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No.  7  Pear  St.,  Philadelpbii. 


CLASSIFICATION  OF  SUBJECTS. 


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Duty  to  Children 
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Times  and  Seasons    - 
Morning  and  Evening 
The  New  Year 
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Works  of  Nature 
National  Anniversary 
Death  and  the  Resurrection 
The  General  Judgment 
Heaven  and  Hell 
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PKEFACE. 


The  present  volume  has  been  compiled  to 
supply  an  obvious  want,  in  the  means  of 
religious  instruction  in  Presbyterian  Sab- 
bath and  other  schools.  It  is  true  there  are 
extant  various  collections  of  Hymns,  which 
have  been  extensively  used,  and  have 
proved  useful;  but,  in  several  important 
particulars,  they  were  unsatisfactory,  and 
a  demand  seemed  to  exist  for  a  new  selec- 
tion which  should  be  more  choice  and  dis- 
criminative, be  presented  under  a  better 
arrangement,  and  embrace  several  Hymns 
which  could  not  be  admitted  into  the  collec- 
tions referred  to.  To  meet  such  wishes 
and  to  supply  such  defects,  the  present 

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attempt  has  been  made.  The  volume  is 
designed  for  Parochial,  as  well  as  Sabbath 
schools,  and  although  it  has  no  pretension 
to  perfection,  it  is  believed  to  be,  as  a  whole, 
superior  in  matter  and  arrangement  to  the 
Sunday  School  Hymn  books  now  in  use. 

EDITOR    OF  THE 

Pbesbttebiaw  Boars  of  Publication 


HYMNS  FOR  YOUTH. 

GOD. 


[  The  Trinity  Invoked.  6s  &  4s. 

COME,  thou  almighty  King, 
Help  us  thy  name  to  sing, 
Help  us  to  praise. 
Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 
Ancient  of  Days. 

Come,  thou  incarnate  Word, 
By  heaven  and  earth  adored. 

Our  prayer  attend ! 
Come,  and  thy  people  bless, 
Give  thy  good  word  success; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend. 

Come,  holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear. 

In  this  glad  hour ! 
Thou,  who  almighty  art. 
Now  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power ! 


8  GOD. 

4  To  thee,  great  One  in  Thhee, 
The  highest  praises  be, 

Hence  evermore ! 
Thy  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore ! 

Q  T/ie  Trinity.  8s,  7s,  4s. 

GOD  our  Father,  great  Creator ! 
At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow; 
Gratitude  for  boundless  favour 
Should  in  praise  for  ever  flow ! 
Great  Jehovah ! 
Praise  to  thee  is  ever  due. 

2  Gracious  Jesus,  mighty  Saviour! 

Hear  our  lispings  to  thy  praise  ; 
Thou  didst  bless  such  little  children, 

And  invite  them  near  thy  face. 

Son  of  David ! 
Loud  hosannas  to  thy  name. 

3  Holy  Spirit !  take  thy  dwelling 

In  these  sinful  hearts  of  ours ; 
Purify  us  by  thy  graces, 

Sanctify  our  inmost  powers. 

Source  of  comfort ! 
Lighten  our  benighted  minds. 

4  Show  us  all  thy  great  salvation, 

Lead  us  in  the  way  of  truth ; 
Keep  us  safe  from  all  temptation, 


Be  the  Guardian  of  our  youth. 
O  protect  us 
Through  this  wilderness  of  woe ! 

3  The  Trinity  Invoked.  8s  &  7s, 

MAY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 
And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favour. 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 
2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord; 

And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

4L  God  ever  Present.  L.  M« 

AWAKE,  asleep,  by  night  by  day, 
t,When  at  my  study  or  my  play, 
Although  the  Lord  I  cannot  see, 
His  eye  is  always  fixed  on  me. 

2  God  never  will  forsake  his  own ; 
He  will  not  leave  me  when  alone ; 
When  not  another  friend  is  near, 
May  I  remember  God  is  here. 

3  O  may  I  try  to  please  him  still, 

To  know  and  love,  and  do  his  will ; 
Then  will  it  joy  and  gladness  be. 
That  God's  own  eye  is  fixed  on  me. 

^  Ood?s  Omnipresence.  L.  M. 

AMONG  the  deepest  shades  of  night, 
Can  there  be  one  who  sees  my  way  1 
Yes :  God  is  like  a  shining  light 
That  turns  the  darkness  into  day. 


10  GOB. 

2  When  every  eye  around  me  sleeps, 
May  I  not  sin  without  control  1 

No :  for  a  constant  watch  he  keeps 
On  every  thought  of  every  soul. 

3  If  I  could  find  some  cave  unknown, 
Where  human  feet  had  never  trod, 
Yet  there  I  could  not  be  alone ; 

On  every  side  there  would  be  God. 

4  He  smiles  in  heaven;  he  frowns  in  hell; 
He  fills  the  earth,  the  air,  the  sea; 

I  must  within  his  presence  dwell, 
I  can  not  from  his  anger  flee. 

5  Yet  I  may  flee :  he  shows  me  where ; 
To  Jesus  Christ  he  bids  me  fly,  ^ 
And  while  I  seek  for  pardon  there. 
There 's  only  mercy  in  his  eye. 

0  God  is  ever]!  where.  C.  M, 

IN  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee, 
In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  thy  presence,  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest; 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord, 

Before  they  're  formed  within ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 


eoD.  11 

4  0,  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high ! 
Where  can  a  creature  hide  ? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Beset  on  every  side. 

y  Ood  every  where,  O.  iVI, 

I  KNOW,  when  I  lie  down  to  sleep, 
That  God  is  by  my  bed; 
That  angels  watch  by  his  command, 
Around  my  infant  head. 

2  I  know,  when  I  kneel  down  to  pray, 

That  still  my  God  is  there ; 
He  hears  my  words,  ^e  sees  my  thoughts, 
And  will  accept  my  prayer. 

3  I  know,  when  I  go  forth  to  play. 

That  God  is  near  my  side ; 
Through  every  hour,  at  every  step 
He  is  my  Guard  and  Guide. 

4  I  know,  his  eye  sees  every  thing, 

In  earth,  and  sea,  and  air; 
That  he  in  darkness,  as  in  light, 
Ca.n  see  me  every  where. 

5  Then  let  me  guard  each  thought  and  wcrd. 

Lest  God  who  looks  within 
And  seeks  to  find  a  holy  heart, 
Should  find  it  stained  with  sin. 

^  The  all-seeing  Ood.  C.  M, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  thy  piercing  eye 
Strikes  through  the  shades  of  night* 
And  our  most  secret  actions  lie 
All  open  to  thy  sight. 


12  GOD. 

2  There 's  not  a  sin  that  we  commit, 

Nor  wicked  word  we  say, 
But  in  thy  dreadful  book  'tis  writ, 
Against  the  judgment  day. 

3  And  must  the  crimes  that  I  have  done 

Be  read  and  published  there] 
Be  all  exposed  before  the  sun, 
While  men  and  angels  hear? 

4  Lord,  at  thy  feet  ashamed  I  lie ; 

Upward  I  dare  not  look; 
Pardon  my  sins  before  I  die, 
And  blot  them  from  thy  book. 

5  Remember  all  the  dying  pains 

That  my  Redeemer  felt; 
And  let  his  blood  wash  out  my  stains, 
And  answer  for  my  guilt. 

O  The  Unchanging  God.  S.  M. 

HOW  bright  is  yonder  sun. 
In  morning  splendour  drest! 
All  nature  hails  the  glorious  one, 
And  rises  from  her  rest! 

2  Yet  all  shall  pass  away. 

Heaven's  highest  orbs  shall  fade ; 
And  this  fair,  lovely  earth  decay, 
A  void  and  fleeting  shade. 

3  But,  my  eternal  Lord, 

Thou  ever  art  the  same ; 
Unmoved,  unchangeable  thy  word, 
All  glorious  thy  name ! 


GOD.  13 

4  My  Father  and  my  Friend, 

Thou  Lord  of  light  above, 
Thy  mercy  hath  no  bound,  no  end; 
Eternal  is  thy  love. 

5  A  frail  and  guilty  thing, 

To  thee  I  lift  mine  eye. 
And  while  to  Jesus'  cross  I  cling, 
Thy  wrath  shall  pass  me  by. 

6  0,  tell  me  I  am  thine: 

That  word  shall  soothe  my  heart. 
And  joy  shall  o'er  my  spirit  shine, 
And  each  dark  fear  depart. 

1  O  Power  and  Goodness  of  Ood.  C,  M 

I  SING  the  mighty  power  of  God 
That  made  the  mountains  rise; 
That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  I  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

That  filled  the  earth  with  food; 
He  formed  the  creatures  by  his  word, 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 

4  There  's  not  a  plant  or  flower  below 

But  makes  thy  glories  known ; 
And  clouds  arise,  and  tempests  blow, 
By  order  from  thy  throne. 


14  ©OB. 

1.  ]  Ood's  Goodness.  C.  M. 

COME,  let  US  join,  our  Lord  to  praise, 
Whose  mercy  knows  no  end; 
To  him  our  cheerful  voices  raise, 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend. 

2  In  tender  infancy,  his  care 

Preserved  our  lives  from  harm , 
And  now  he  keeps  us  from  the  snaie 
Of  sin's  deceitful  charm. 

3  He  gives  us  friends,  who  seek  our  good, 

And  strive  to  make  us  wise ; 
His  bounteous  hand  provides  our  food, 
And  all  our  wants  supplies. 

4  With  grateful  praise  we  Avill  proclaim 

The  mercies  of  our  God ; 
And  sing  the  glory  of  his  name, 
Who  bought  us  with  his  blood. 

i  3  God's  Goodness.  7s. 

POOR  and  needy  though  I  be, 
God  my  Maker  cares  for  me; 
Gives  me  clothing,  shelter,  food, 
Gives  me  all  I  have  of  good. 

2  He  will  listen  when  I  pray. 
He  is  with  me  night  and  day, 
When  I  sleep  and  when  I  wake, 
Keeps  me  safe  for  Jesus'  sake. 

3  He  who  reigns  above  the  sky 
Once  became  as  poor  as  I; 

He  whose  blood  for  me  was  shed, 
Had  not  where  to  lay  his  head. 


GOb.  IS 

4  Though  I  labour  here  awhile, 
He  will  bless  me  with  his  smile ; 
And  when  this  short  life  is  past, 
I  shall  rest  with  him  at  last. 

1 3  ^"'^'^  Beneficence.  C.  M. 

FATHER,  to  thee  my  heart  I  lift; 
My  soul  on  thee  depends; 
Convinced  that  every  perfect  gift 
From  thee  alone  descends. 

2  Mercy  and  grace  are  thine  alone, 

And  power,  and  wisdom  too : 
Without  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son, 
We  nothing  good  can  do. 

3  We  cannot  speak  one  useful  word. 

One  holy  thought  conceive; 
Unless,  in  answer  to  our  Lord, 
Thyself  the  blessing  give. 

4  Thou  all  our  works  in  us  hast  wrought, 

Our  good  is  all  divine : 
The  praise  of  every  virtuous  thought 
And  righteous  word,  is  thine. 

5  From  thee,  through  Jesus,  we  receive 

The  power  on  thee  to  call ; 
In  thee  we  are,  and  move,  and  live. 
Our  God  is  all  in  all. 

1  /J-  Ood's  Beneficence.  S.  M. 

MY  Maker  and  my  King, 
To  thee  ray  all  I  owe ; 


16  GOD. 

Thy  sovereign  bounty  is  the  spring 
Whence  all  my  blessings  flow. 

2  Thou  ever  good  and  kind, 

A  thousand  reasons  move, 
A  thousand  obligations  bind 
My  heart  to  grateful  love. 

3  The  creature  of  thy  hand, 

On  thee  alone  I  live  : 
My  God,  thy  benefits  demand 

More  praise  than  tongue  can  give. 

4  0,  what  can  I  impart, 

When  all  is  thine  before? 
Thy  love  demands  a  thankful  heart,— 
A  gift,  alas,  how  poor! 

5  Shall  I  withhold  thy  duel 

And  shall  my  passions  rove  T 
Lord,  form  this  wretched  heart  anew, 
And  fill  it  with  thy  love. 

6  0,  let  thy  grace  inspire 

My  soul  with  strength  divine; 
Let  all  my  powers  to  thee  aspire, 
And  all  my  days  be  thine. 

\  Q  God's  works  Celebratdd.       L.  P.  M. 

I'LL  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath; 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death. 
Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers  ? 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  pas 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 
Or  immortality  endures. 


Gon.  I 

2  Why  should  I  make  a  man  my  trust? 
Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  dust; 

Vain  is  the  help  of  flesh  and  blood ; 
Their  breath  departs,  their  pomp  and  power 
And  thoughts  all  vanish  in  an  hour ; 

Nor  can  they  make  their  promise  good. 

3  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God:  He  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train : 
His  truth  for  ever  stands  secure; 
He  saves  th'  oppressed,  he  feeds  the  poor, 

And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

4  The  Lord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  blind ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind; 

He   sends    the    labouring   conscience 
peace : 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 

And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 

5  He  loves  his  saints,  he  knows  them  well, 
But  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell; 

Thy  God,  O  Sion,  ever  reigns  : 
Let  every  tongue,  let  every  age, 
In  this  exalted  work  engage  : 

Praise  him  in  everlasting  strains. 

Y  Q  Ood's  Providence  and  Grace.  S,  M 

OTHOU,  my  life,  my  joy, 
My  glory  and  my  all ! 
Unsent  by  thee,  vo  good  can  come, 
No  evil  can  befall. 


18  GOD. 

2  Such  are  thy  wondrous  works, 

And  methods  of  thy  grace, 
That  I  may  safely  trust  in  thee, 
Through  all  this  wilderness. 

3  'Tis  thine  all-powerful  arm 

Upholds  me  in  the  way; 
And  thy  rich  bounty  well  supplies 
The  wants  of  every  day. 

4  For  such  compassions,  Lord, 

Ten  thousand  thanks  are  due; 

For  such  compassions,  I  esteem 

Ten  thousand  thanks  too  few. 

\  7  Ood's  Lore  seen  in  J^ature.       C,  P.  M, 

MY  God,  thy  boundless  love  I  praise; 
How  bright  on  high  its  glories  blaze  \ 
How  sweetly  bloom  below ! 
It  streams  from  thine  eternal  throne; 
Through  heaven  its  joys  for  ever  rim, 
And  o'er  the  earth  they  flow. 

2  'Tis  love  that  paints  the  purple  morn, 
And  bids  the  clouds,  in  air  upborne. 

Their  genial  drops  distil ; 
In  every  vernal  beam  it  glows, 
It  breathes  in  every  gale  that  blows, 

And  glides  in  every  rill. 

3  But  in  thy  word  I  see  it  shine 
With  grace  and  glories  more  divine, 

Proclaiming  sins  forgiven ; 
There  Faith,  bright  cherub,  points  the  way 


GOD  19 

To  realms  of  everlasting  day, 
And  opens  all  her  heaven. 

4  Then  let  the  love  that  makes  me  blest, 
With  cheerful  praise  inspire  my  breast. 

And  ardent  gratitude ; 
And  all  my  thoughts  and  passions  tend 
To  thee,  my  Father  and  my  Friend, 

My  soul's  eternal  good. 

J  8  Ood  seen  in  his  Works.  L.  M, 

THY  works  proclaim  thy  glory.  Lord; 
The  blooming  fields,  the  singing  bird, 
The  tempest,  and  the  sunny  hour, 
Show  forth  thy  goodness  and  thy  power. 

2  And  when  the  setting  sun  declines, 
I  see  thee  in  its  brilliant  lines : 
Those  tints,  so  beautiful  and  bright, 
Reveal  the  Author  of  all  light. 

3  Great  God!  how  should  our  worship  rise 
To  thee,  who  formed  the  earth  and  skies ! 
The  things  that  creep,  and  things  that  fly, 
Are  viewed  by  thine  all-seeing  eye. 

4  Then  will  I  still  adore  thy  name, 
Thou,  who  for  ever  art  the  same  ; 
But  yet  thy  grace  and  mercy,  Lord, 
Shine  brightest  in  thy  holy  word. 

1  O  Ood  has  preserved  vs.  L.   M, 

GREAT  God !  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand; 
The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows; 
Let  mercv  crown  it  till  it  close. 


20  ooD. 

2  By  day,  at  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God ; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed,      , 
By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed. 

Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hope  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

4  When  death  shall  interrupt  our  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues ; 
Thy  praises  shall  our  lips  emplo)', 

In  the  eternal  world  of  joy. 

30  God's  Protection.  8  S. 

IXSPIRER  and  hearer  of  prayer. 
Thou  Shepherd  and  Guardian  of  thine, 
My  all  to  thy  covenant  care, 
I,  sleeping  or  waking,  resign. 

2  If  thou  art  my  Shield  and  my  Sun, 

The  night  is  no  darkness  to  me. 
And  fast  as  my  minutes  roll  on. 
They  bring  me  but  nearer  to  thee. 

3  A  sovereign  Protector  I  have. 

Unseen,  yet  for  ever  at  hand; 
Unchangeably  faithful  to  save. 
Almighty  to  rule  and  command. 

4  His  smiles  and  his  comforts  abound. 

His  grace,  as  the  dew,  shall  descend; 
And  walls  of  salvation  surround 
The  soul  he  delights  to  defend. 


GOD.  21 

2  1  Ood  our  Heavenly  Father.  L.  M. 

GREAT  God !  and  wilt  thou  be  so  kind 
The  comfort  of  a  child  to  mind  ? 
I  a  poor  child,  and  thou  so  high, 
The  Lord  of  earth,  and  air,  and  skyi 

2  Art  thou  my  Father?  canst  thou  hear 
My  feeble  and  imperfect  prayer"? 

Or  wilt  thou  listen  to  the  praise 
That  such  a  one  as  I  can  raise  1 

3  Art  thou  my  Father?  let  me  be 
A  meek,  obedient  child  to  thee; 

And  try,  in  word,  and  deed,  and  thought, 
To  serve  and  please  thee  as  I  ought. 

'4  Art  thou  my  Father  ?  I  '11  depend 
Upon  the  care  of  such  a  Friend; 
And  only  wish  to  do  and  be 
Whatever  seemeth  good  to  thee. 

5  Art  thou  my  Father?  then  at  last, 
When  all  my  days  on  earth  are  past, 
Send  down  and  take  me  in  thy  love, 
To  be  thy  better  child  above. 

23  Ood' s  Works  praise  Him.  S.  M. 

TEN  thousand  different  flowers 
To  thee  sweet  offerings  bear; 
And  cheerful  birds  in  shady  bowers, 
Sing  forth  thy  tender  care. 

2       The  fields  on  every  side,     ' 
The  trees  on  every  hill; 


22  JESUS    CHRIST. 

The  glorious  sun,  the  rolling  tide, 
Proclaim  thy  wonders  still. 

3  Bat  trees,  and  fields,  and  skies, 
Still  praise  a  God  unknown ; 

For  gratitude  and  love  can  rise 
From  living  hearts  alone. 

4  These  living  hearts  of  ours 
Thy  holy  name  would  bless  ; 

The  blossom  of  ten  thousand  flowei-s 
Would  please  the  Saviour  less. 

5  While  earth  itself  decays, 
Our  souls  can  never  die ; 

O  tune  them  all  to  sing  thy  praise 
In  better  sons:s  on  hi^h. 


JESUS   CHRIST. 

^3  -^oy  /<""  Salvation.  C.  M, 

JOY  to  the  world!  the  Lord  is  come; 
Let  earth  receive  her  King, 
Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth !  the  Saviour  reigns ; 
Let  men  their  songs  employ; 
W^hile  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and 
plains, 
Repeal  the  sounding  joy. 


JESUS    CHIIIST.  23 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow, 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 

24  Birth  of  Christ.  8s,  &  7S. 

HAIL,  thou  long  expected  Jesus, 
Born  to  set  thy  people  free ! 
From  our  sins  and  fears  release  us, 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee. 

2  Israel's  Strength  and  Consolation, 

Hope  of  all  the  saints  thou  art; 
Long  desired  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  waiting  heart. 

3  Born  thy  people  to  deliver, 

Born  a  child,  yet  God  our  King, 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever. 

Now  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4  By  thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone ; 
By  thine  all  sufficient  merit. 
Raise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 

25  Birth  of  Christ.  8s,   &  7S. 

HARK !  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  I 
Lo !  the  angelic  host  rejoices, 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 


24  JESrS    CHHIST. 

2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  slow 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy; 
Glory  in  the  highest,  glorv! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high ! 

3  Peace  on  earth,  good  will  from  heaven 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found; 
Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven, 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed, 

Heaven  and  earth  his  praises  sing; 
0 !  receive,  whom  God  appointed. 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

5  Hasten  mortals  to  adore  him, 

Learn  his  name  and  taste  his  joy; 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  him. 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high ! 

6  Let  us  learn  the  wondrous  story 

Of  our  great  Redeemer's  birth. 
Spread  the  brightness  of  his  glorj, 
Till  it  cover  all  the  earth. 

Q(5  Mvent.  of  Christ-  7s. 

HARK! — the  herald  angels  sing, 
"  Glory  to  the  new  born  King ! 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild ! 
God  and  sinners  reconciled!" 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies  ; 
With  th'  angelic  host  proclaim, 
♦'  Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem." 


JESrrS    CHRIST.  2S 

3  Mild,  he  lays  his  glory  by; 
Born,  that  man  no  more  may  die; 
Born,  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth; 
Born,  to  give  them  second  birth. 

4  Veiled  in  flesh,  the  Godhead  see ; 
Hail  th'  incarnate  Deity; 

Pleased  as  man  with  men  to  appear, 
See  the  great  Immanuel  here. 

5  Hail  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  peace ! 
Plail  the  Sun  of  righteousness ! 

Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings, 
Risen  with  healing  in  his  wings. 

^T  CkrisVs  Humiliation.  C.   M. 

JESUS,  thou  Man  of  sorrows !  born 
To  suffering  here  below, 
To  toil  through  poverty  and  scorn. 
Through  weakness  and  through  woe. 

2  Immanuel !  Thou  by  every  grief, 

By  each  temptation  tried, 
Hast  lived  to  yield  our  wants  relief. 
And  to  redeem  us,  died. 

3  If,  gaily  clothed  and  richly  fed, 

In  wealth  and  ease  we  dwell, 
Remind  us  of  thy  manger-bed 
And  lowly  cottage-cell. 

4  If,  pressed  by  poverty  severe, 

In  envious  want  we  pine. 
Let  conscience  whisper  in  our  ear, 
A  poorer  lot  was  thine. 


26  JESUS    CHRIST. 

5  From  all  the  subtle  snares  of  sin 

Preserve  us  firm  and  free  ; 
As  thou,  like  us,  hast  tempted  been, 
O  keep  us  pui'e  with  thee. 

28  The  Condescension,  of  Christ.    8s,  &  7s. 

WHAT  a  strange  and  wondrous  story 
From  the  book  of  God  is  read ; 
How  the  Lord  of  life  and  glory- 
Had  not  where  to  lay  his  head ! 

2  How  he  left  his  throne  in  heaven, 

Here  to  suffer,  bleed,  and  die; 
That  my  soul  might  be  forgiven, 
And  ascend  to  God  on  high! 

3  If  I  worship  God  Avho  gave  me 

Life,  and  health,  and  all  things  here; 
Should  not  he  who  died  to  save  me, 
To  my  soul  be  very  dear? 

4  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord  and  Saviour, 

Let  me  not  ungrateful  be ; 
Let  my  words  and  my  behaviour 
Prove  I  love  and  honour  thee. 

6  Father,  let  thy  Holy  Spirit 

Still  reveal  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  prepare  me  to  inherit 
Glory  where  he  reigns  above. 

6  There  with  saints  and  angels  dwelling 
May  I  that  great  love  proclaim, 
And  with  them  be  ever  telling 
All  the  wonders  of  his  name. 


JESUS    CHRIST.  27 

3«f  Clirisfs  Humiliation.  C.  M, 

JESUS  was  once  despised  and  low, 
A  stranger  and  distressed; 
Without  a  home  to  which  to  go, 
Or  pillow  where  to  rest. 

2  Now  on  a  high  majestic  seat 

He  reigns  above  the  sky; 
And  angels  worship  at  his  feet, 
Or  at  his  bidding  fly. 

3  Once  he  was  crowned  with  prickly  thorns, 

And  scoffed  at  in  his  pain ; 
Now  a  bright  crown  his  head  adorns, 
And  he  is  King  again. 

4  But  what  a  condescending  King, 

Who,  though  he  reigns  so  high, 
Is  pleased  when  litt\e  children  sing. 
And  listens  to  their  cry  ! 

5  He  views  them  from  his  heavenly  throne} 

He  watches  all  their  ways, 
And  stoops  to  notice  for  his  own 
The  youngest  child  that  prays. 

30  Christ's  Humiliation.  C.  M. 

LET  children  bless  the  Saviour's  name, 
And  sing  his  wondrous  grace ; 
Who  from  the  realms  of  glory  came. 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

2  Though  he  was  rich  in  heaven  above, 
From  all  eternity; 


38  JEStrS    CHRIST. 

He  left  his  greatness,  out  of  love 

For  sinners  such  as  we. 
8  The  poorest  child  is  scarce  so  poor 

As  Jesus  Christ  became; 
When,  our  salvation  to  procure, 

He  bore  our  sin  and  shame. 

4  A  manger  for  his  cradle  bed 

Received  him  at  his  birth; 
He  had  not  where  to  lay  his  head, 
Though  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth. 

5  Lord  Jesus !  while  we  sing  thy  grace, 

We  love  thee  and  adore  ; 
But  when  in  heaven  we  see  thy  face, 
Our  souls  shall  love  thee  more. 

3  f    '  Sufferings  of  Christ.         8s,   &  7s. 

HAVE  you  read  the  wondrous  story, 
Of  the  Saviour's  life  and  death; 
How  he  left  his  throne  of  glory, 
And  for  us  resigned  his  breath  ? 

2  May  a  helpless  child  come  near  him, 

And  his  tender  pity  crave  1 
Will  he  notice  those  who  fear  him  1 
Will  he  such  a  sinner  save  ] 

3  Yes;  for  with  compassion  beaming 

From  his  kind  and  tender  eye, 
.  W^hile  with  love  his  words  are  teeming, 
Hear  this  blessed  Saviour  cry: — 

4  "Come  and  welcome,  'tis  my  pleasure 

Little  children  to  receive; 


JF.StrS    CHRIST.  29 

Those  who  seek  me  find  a  treasure, 
Which  this  world  can  never  give." 

5  Lord,  I  come,  and  would  surrender 
All  I  am  and  have  to  thee ;  , 
While  I  cry,  "  What  shall  I  render 
To  the  Lord  for  calling  meV 

3'3  The  Poverty  of  Christ.  7s. 

EVERY  bird  can  build  her  nest, 
Foxes  have  their  place  of  rest-; 
He  by  whom  the  worlds  were  made 
Had  not  where  to  lay  his  head. 

2  He  who  is  the  Lord  Most  High, 
Then  was  poorer  far  than  I, 
That  I  might  hereafter  be 
Rich  to  all  eternity. 

3J5  Christ  our  Sacrifcc.  S.   M. 

NOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 
On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guily  conscience  peace. 
Or  wash  a^vay  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away; 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name. 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  thine, 
While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
x\nd  there  confess  my  sin. 


30  JESTTS    CHRIST. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burdens  thou  didst  bear, 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

34:  Suffering  Saviour.  S.  M. 

DID  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep  1 
And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dryl 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  God  in  tears 

Angels  Math  wonder  see  ; 
Be  thou  astonished,  O  my  soul! 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

3  He  wept,  that  we  might  weep; 

Each  sin  demands  a  tear: 
In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there 's  no  weeping  there. 

35  The  Blood  of  Christ.  CM. 

THERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins ; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day. 
And  there  would  I,  though  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb !  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 


JESUS    CHRIST.  31' 

Till  all  the  ransomed  church  of  God 
Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since  by  faith  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply ; 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save;       [tongue 
When    this    poor,    lisping,   stammering 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 
36  Atonement  finished.  8s. 

'npiS  finished! — so  the  Saviour  cried; 
X  And  meekly  bowed  his  head,  and  died! 
'Tis  finished: — yes,  the  race  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2  'Tis  finished !  all  that  Heaven  decreed, 
And  all  that  ancient  prophets  said, 

Is  now  fulfilled,  as  was  designed, 
In  me,  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  'Tis  finished ! — this  my  dying  groan 
Shall  sin  of  every  kind  atone; 
Millions  shall  be  redeemed  from  death. 
By  this  my  last  expiring  breath. 

4  'Tis  finished! — Heaven  is  reconciled. 
And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoiled: 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness,  again 
Return,  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

5  'Tis  finished! — let  the  joyful  sound 

Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round: 


32  JESUS    CHHIST. 

'Tis  finished ! — let  the  echo  fly,  [and  sky. 
Through  heaven  and  hell,  through  earth 

37  .Atonement finished.     8s,  7s,  &  4s. 

HARK !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary; 
See !  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder. 
Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky. 

"It  is  finished!" 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 

2  "It  is  finished!"  Oh  what  pleasure 

Do  these  precious  words  aiford! 

Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 

Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord. 

"It  is  finished!" 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs ; 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme; 
All  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 
Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name. 

"It  is  finished!" 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb. 

38  T/te  Wonders  of  Redemption.  CM, 

TO  dwell  with  sinners  here  below. 
The  Saviour  left  the  skies, 
And  sunk  to  wretchedness  and  woe, 
That  worthless  man  might  rise. 

2  He  took  the  dying  sinner's  place, 

And  suffered  in  his  stead; 

For  man,  O  miracle  of  grace ! 

For  man  the  Saviour  bled ! 


JESUS    CHRIST.  33 

3  0  Lord,  what  heavenly  wonders  dwell 
In  thine  atoning  blood! 
By  this  are  sinners  snatched  from  hell, 
And  rebels  brought  to  God. 

39         Sitting-  at  the  Foot  of  the  Cross.    8s,  &  7s. 

SWEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
Which  before  the  cross  I  spend. 
Life,  and  health  and  peace  possessing. 
From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 

2  Here  I  '11  sit  for  ever  viewing 

Mercy  stream  in  streams  of  blood; 
Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

3  Truly  blessed  is  this  station, 

Low  before  his  cross  to  lie; 

While  I  see  divine  compassion 

Floating  in  his  languid  eye. 

4  Here  it  is  I  find  my  heaven, 

While  upon  the  cross  I  gaze ; 
Love  I  much  1  I  'm  much  forgiven ; 
I  'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

5  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing, 

With  my  tears,  his  feet  I  bathe ; 
Constant  still  in  faith  abiding, 
Life  deriving  from  his  death. 

ij[.0  ChrisVs  A''ame  precious.  C.  M. 

HOW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  earl 
3 


34  JESUS    CHRIST. 

It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  cahns  the  troubled  breast ; 
*Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul. 
And  to  the  weary,  rest. 

3  Dear  Name !  the  Rock  on  which  I  build. 

My  Shield  and  Hiding-place, 
My  never-failing  Treasury,  filled 
"With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  Jesus  my  Saviour,  Shepherd,  Friend, 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King ; 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

5  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought; 
But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
I  '11  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 

6  Till  then  I  would  thy  love  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath; 
And  may  the  music  of  thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

4: 1  Christ  a  Refuge.  C.  M. 

DEAR  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 
On  thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 
On  thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 
3  To  thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 
For  thou  alone  canst  heal ; 


JESTTS    CHRIST.  35 

Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief, 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

3  Butch!  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 

I  fear  to  call  thee  mine : 
The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail. 
And  all  my  hopes  decline. 

4  Yet,  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  flee  ? 

Thou  art  my  only  trust; 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  thee. 
Though  prostrate  in  the  dust. 

4S  Christ  the  Way,  the  Truth,  and  the  Life.  C.  M. 

rriHOU  art  the  Way— to  thee  alone 
X    From  sin  and  death  we  flee ; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek. 
Must  seek  him,  Lord,  in  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth — thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind, 
And  purify  the   heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life— the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm, 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee. 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way— the  Truth— the  Life 

Grant  us  that  way  to  know, 
That  truth  to  keep — that  life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 

43  Mercy  in  Christ.  Q.  M, 

MERCY  alone  can  meet  my  case; 
For  mercy,  Lord,  I  cry ; 


36  JESTTS    CHRIST. 

Jesus,  Redeemer,  show  thy  face 
In  mercy,  or  I  die. 

2  Save  me,  for  none  beside  can  save ; 

At  thy  command  I  tread, 
With  failing  step,  life's  stormy  wave ; 
The  wave  goes  o'er  my  head. 

3  Still  snre  to  me  thy  promise  stands, 

And  ever  must  abide  ; 
Behold  it  written  on  thy  hands, 
And  graven  on  thy  side. 

4  To  this,  this  only  will  I  cleave, 

Thy  word  is  all  my  plea; 
That  word  is  truth,  and  I  believe ; 
Have  mercy.  Lord,  on  me. 

44:  Star  of  Bethlehem,  7s. 

SONS  of  men,  behold  from  far. 
Hail  the  long-expected  star ! 
Star  of  truth  thai  gilds  the  night, 
And  guides  bewildered  men  aright. 

2  Mild  it  shines  on  all  beneath, 
Piercing  through  the  shades  of  death  ; 
Scattering  error's  wide-spread  night; 
Kindling  darkness  into  light. 

3  Nations  all,  remote  and  near. 
Haste  to  see  your  Lord  appear; 
Haste,  for  him  your  hearts  prepare, 
Meet  him  manifested  there  ! 

4  There  behold  the  day-spring  rise, 
Pouring  light  on  mortal  eyes ; 


JESUS    CHRIST.  37 

See  it  chase  the  shades  away, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day  ! 

/^S         Christ  a  Pattern  for  his  Followers.     L.  M. 

MY  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 
I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word; 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears, 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe,  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnessed  the  fervour  of  th}^  prayer: 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict,  and  thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern,  make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here  ; 
Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name, 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

4tl»  Christ  the  Rock  of  ^ges.  7s. 

ROCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee : 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  wounded  side  which  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure ; 
Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power 

2  Not  the  labour  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfil  the  law's  demands : 


38  JEStJS    CHRIST. 

Could  my  zeal  no  respite  kno% 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone. 

3  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring. 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling; 
Naked,  come  to  thee  for  dress, 
Helpless,  look  to  thee  for  grace ; 
Vile,  I  to  the  fountain  fly. 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die. 

4  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  heart-strings  break  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown. 

See  thee  on  thy  judgment-throne, 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me. 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

4:T  ^^'5  Sinner^s  Friend.  8,  7. 

ONE  there  is  above  all  others, 
Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend ; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end. 

2  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us. 

Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood  1 
But  this  Saviour  died  to  have  us 
.   Reconciled,  in  him,  to  God. 

3  When  he  lived  on  earth  abased. 

Friend  of  sinners  was  his  name ; 
Now,  above  all  glory  raised, 
He  rejoices  in  the  same. 


JESUS    CHRIST.  39 

4  0  for  grace  our.  hearts  to  soften ! 
Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love ; 
We.  alas  !  forget  too  often 

What  a  Friend  we  have  above. 

4S  Christs  Love.  L.  M. 

WHY  did  the  Son  of  God  come  down, 
From  the  bright  scenes  of  heavenly 
And  lay  aside  his  kingly  crown  [bliss, 
To  visit  such  a  world  as  this  1 

2  Why  in  a  stable  was  he  born, 

Who  was  the  Lord  of  earth  and  skyi 
The  object  of  reproach  and  scorn; 
Why  did  he  suffer,  weep,  and  sigh] 

3  Why  was  he  scourged  and  crucified, 
Who  was  so  holy,  kind,  and  good] 
Why  did  the  soldier  pierce  his  side  1 
Why  flowed  the  water  and  the  blood  % 

4  Why  was  he  llfed  within  the  tomb  1 
Among  the  dead  why  did  he  stayl 
Why  did  a  mighty  angel  come. 
And  roll  the  heavy  stone  away  1 

5  Why  did  he  from  the  dead  arise. 
The  very  self-same  flesh  and  bone! 
And  then  ascend  above  the  skies 
To  sit  again  upon  his  throne  \ 

6  Because  his  heart  was  full  of  love; 
Because  he  pitied  sinners  so ; 


40  JESUS    CHRIST. 

This  made  him  leave  his  throne  above, 
And  come  and  suffer  here  below. 

7  His  children  from  their  sins  to  save,    . 
Affliction,  grief,  reproach  he  bore  ; 
That  they  might  life  and  glory  have, 
With  sorrows  he  was  covered  o'er. 

8  To  save  them  from  eternal  pains 
He  lived  and  died  a  man  of  woes  ; 
For  them  in  glory  now  he  reigns, 
Triumphant  over  all  his  foes. 

9  And  though  above  the  starry  skies 
He  sits  the  everlasting  God, 

He  hears  the  praises,  pra)'ers  and  cries 
Of  children  purchased  by  his  blood. 

49  The  Sinner^s Friend.  C.  M. 

FOR  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
My  Saviour  and  my  Shield ; 
He  sends  his  Spirit  wi^jp.  his  word, 
To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

2  When  sin  and  hell  their  force  unite, 

He  makes  my  soul  his  care ; 
Instructs  me  in  the  heavenly  fight. 
And  guards  me  through  the  war. 

3  A  Friend  and  Helper  so  divine 

My  fainting  hope  shall  raise. 
He  makes  the  glorious  victory  mine. 
And  his  shall  be  the  praise. 


JEStrS    CHRIST.  41 

OO  Jesus  the  Redeemer.  0.  M. 

BLEST  be  the  wisdom  and  the  power, 
The  justice  and  the  grace, 
That  joined  in  council  to  restore 
And  save  our  ruined  race. 

2  Our  father  ate  forbidden  fruit, 

And  from  his  glory  fell; 
And  we,  his  children,  thus  were  brought 
To  death,  and  near  to  hell. 

3  Blest  be  the  Lord,  that  sent  his  Son 

To  take  our  flesh  and  blood ; 

He  for  our  lives  gave  up  his  own, 

To  make  our  peace  with  God. 

4  He  honoured  all  his  Father's  laws, 

Which  we  have  disobeyed ; 
He  bore  our  sins  upon  the  cross, 
And  our  full  ransom  paid. 

5  Behold  him  rising  from  the  grave, 

Behold  him  raised  on  high : 
He  pleads  his  merits  there  to  save 
Transgressors  doomed  to  die. 

6  There  on  a  glorious  throne  he  reigns, 

And,  by  his  power  divine, 
Redeems  us  from  the  slavish  chains 
Of  Satan  and  of  sin. 

ij  fl  I  sing  the  Cross.  L^  ]y|^ 

OF  Jesus  and  his  cross  I  sing ; 
My  best  affections  cluster  there; 


42  JESUS    CHRIST. 

Thence  all  my  sweetest  comforts  spring, 
Joys  to  my  soul,  than  life,  more  dear. 

2  I  love  to  linger  near  the  cross, 
And  feel  as  if  my  Lord  was  there ; 

It  makes  me  count  the  Vv'orld  but  dross, 
And  fills  my  soul  with  faith  and  prayer. 

3  While  with  a  melting  heart  I  gaze, 
And  drink  my  Saviour's  sorrows  in. 
He  bows  his  head,  and  SAveetly  says, 

"  *Tis  finished  ;  there 's  an  end  of  sin." 

4  Strangely  my  -sorrows  turn  to  joy, 
I  hail  the  dying,  conquering  King ; 

The  victors'  crowns  my  thoughts  employ, 
And  Christ,  the  living  Christ,  I  sing. 

52  Good  Shepherd.  S.  M. 

THE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is, 
I  shall  be  well  supplied ; 
Since  he  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 
What  can  I  want  beside  1 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray. 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim. 
And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way, 
For  his  most  holy  name. 

4  While  he  affords  his  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear ; 


JESITS    CHRIST.  43 

Tho'  I  should  walk  thro'  death's  dark  shade, 
My  Shepherd 's  with  me  there. 

6  Amid  surrounding  foes 

Thou  dost  my  table  spread, 
My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 
And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

6  The  bounties  of  thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  following  days  ; 
Nor  from  thy  house  Avill  I  remove, 
Nor  cease  to  speak  thy  praise. 

53  Clirist  the  Shepherd  of  his  Flock.  7s. 

SHEPHERD  of  thy  little  flock. 
Lead  me  to  the  shadowing  rock ; 
"Where  the  richest  pasture  grows, 
Where  the  living  water  flows. 

2  By  that  pure  and  silent  stream, 
Sheltered  from  the  scorching  beam ; 
Shepherd,  Saviour,  Guardian,  Guide, 
Keep  me  ever  near  thy  side. 

5^  ChrisVs  Regard  to  Children.  7s, 

CHILDREN,  think  on  Jesus'  love, 
Who  he  was,  and  what  he  bore  ; 
He  was  one  with  God  above. 

Full  of  wisdom,  grace,  and  power. 

2  Think  of  all  his  love  to  man, 

When  he  left  his  throne  on  high, 
And  contrived  the  wondrous  plan. 
So  to  sufler,  bleed,  and  die. 


44  JESUS    CHRIST. 

3  See  !  he  hangs  upon  the  cross,      [blood ; 

Crowned  with  thorns,  and  bathed  in 
Children,  this  for  you  he  bore ; 
'Tis  to  bring  your  souls  to  God. 

4  Let  then  all  your  future  breath 

Rise  to  him  in  praise  and  love ; 
Pray,  that  through  his  pains  and  death, 
You  may  reach  his  throne  above. 

5S  "^^^  Children's  Friend.  C.  M, 

THOU  Guardian  of  our  youthful  days, 
To  thee  our  prayers  ascend : 
To  thee  we  '11  tune  our  songs  of  praise ; 
Thou  art  the  children's  Friend. 

2  From  thee  our  daily  mercies  flow, 

Our  life  and  health  descend : 
O  save  our  souls  from  sin  and  woe, 
Jesus,  the  children's  Friend. 

3  Teach  us  to  prize  thy  holy  word. 

And  to  its  truths  attend ; 
Thus  shall  we  learn  to  fear  the  Lord, 
And  love  the  children's  Friend. 

4  Lord,  draw  our  youthful  hearts  to  thee, 

From  every  ill  defend ; 
Help  us  in  early  life  to  flee 
To  thee,  the  children's  Friend. 

5  Oh  may  we  taste  of  Jesus'  love, 

To  him  our  souls  commend ; 


THE    HOLT    SPIRIT.  43 

For  Jesus  left  the  realms  above, 
To  be  the  children's  Friend. 

6  Let  all  our  hopes  be  fixed  on  high, 
And  when  our  lives  shall  end, 
Then  may  we  live  above  the  sky, 
With  thee,  the  children's  Friend. 

QQ       Christ  exalted  and  interceding.    8s,  &  73, 

JESUS,  hail,  enthroned  in  glory, 
There  for  ever  to  abide ; 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  thee. 
Seated  at  thy  Father's  side. 

2  There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading, 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare ; 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 
Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

3  Worship,  honour,  power  and  blessing, 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive  : 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 
Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 


THE  HOLY   SPIRIT. 

57  Invocation  of  the  Spirit.  L.  M. 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  calm  my  mind, 
And  fit  me  to  approach  my  God ; 
Remove  each  vain,  each  worldly  thought, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  blest  abode. 


46  THE    HOLT    SPIRIT. 

2  Hast  thou  imparted  to  my  soul 
A  living  spark  of  holy  fire  1 

0  !  kindle  now  the  sacred  flame, 
Make  me  to  burn  with  pure  desire. 

3  A  brighter  faith  and  hope  impart, 
And  let  me  now  my  Saviour  see : 

O  !  soothe  and  cheer  my  burdened  heart. 
And  bid  my  spirit  rest  in  thee. 

Q^       Prayer  for  the  Descent  of  the  Spirit.    C.  M, 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love, 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours, 

2  Look  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys  : 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate  ; 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great  1 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love. 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


rn£    HOLT    SPIRIT.  47 

50  ^^«  ^Pi^if'  invoked.  7s. 

GRACIOUS  Spirit,  Love  divine  ! 
Let  thy  light  within  me  shine; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove, 
Fill  me  full  of  heaven  and  love. 

2  Speak  thy  pardoning  grace  to  me, 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free  ; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Wash  me  in  his  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart  ; 
Breathe  thyself  into  my  breast. 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  thee  stray, 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine  ; 
Keep  me,  Lord,  for  ever  thine. 

OO  Influences  of  the  Spirit  Implored.       S.   M. 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  come, 
With  energy  divine  ; 
And  on  this  poor  benighted  soul 
With  beams  of  mercy  shine. 

2  O  melt  this  frozen  heart ; 

This  stubborn  will  subdue ; 
Each  evil  passion  overcome. 
And  form  me  all  anew. 

3  Mine  will  the  profit  be, 

Bat  thine  shall  be  the  praise ; 
And  unto  thee  will  I  devote 
The  remnant  of  my  days. 


48  THE    HOLT    SPIRIT. 

0  1  The  Striving  of  the  Spirit.  L.  M, 

SAY,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within, 
Oft  whispered  to  thy  secret  soul ; 
Urged  thee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin, 
And  yield  thy  heart  to  God's  control  1 

2  Hath  something  met  thee  in  the  path 
Of  worldliness  and  vanity, 

And  pointed  to  the  coming  wrath, 

And  warned  thee  from  that  wrath  to  flee  ! 

3  Sinner,  it  was  a  heavenly  voice, 
It  was  the  Spirit's  gracious  call ; 

It  bade  thee  make  the  better  choice. 
And  haste  to  seek  in  Christ  thine  all. 

4  Spurn  not  the  call  to  life  and  light ; 
Regard  in  time  the  warning  kind ; 
That  call  thou  mayst  not  always  slight, 
And  yet  the  gate  of  mercy  find. 

5  God's  Spirit  will  not  always  strive 
With  hardened,  self-destroying  man ; 
Ye  who  persist  his  love  to  grieve, 
May  never  hear  his  voice  again. 

6  Sinner,  perhaps  this  very  day 
Thy  last  accepted  time  may  be; 

O  !  shouldst  thou  grieve  him  now  away, 
Then  hope  may  never  beam  on  thee. 

^3  Grieving  the  Spirit.  S.  M. 

AND  canst  thou,  sinner,  slight 
The  call  of  love  divine  1 


THE    HOLT    S(  RIPTTJRES.  49 

Shall  God  with  tenderness  invite, 
And  gain  no  thought  of  thine  1 

2  Wilt  thou  not  cease  to  grieve 

The  Spirit  from  thy  breast, 
T'ill  he  thy  wretched  soul  shall  leave 
With  all  thy  sins  oppressed  ? 

3  To-day,  a  pardoning  God 

Will  hear  the  suppliant  pray ; 
To-day,  a  Saviour's  cleansing  blood 
Will  wash  thy  guilt  away. 

4  But  grace  so  dearly  bought, 

If  yet  thou  wilt  despise, 
Thy  fearful  doom  with  vengeance  fraught 
Will  fill  thee  with  surprise. 

THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 

03  Riches  of  the  Bible.  L.  M. 

THIS  is  a  precious  book  indeed ; 
Happy  the  child  that  loves  to  read  ; 
'Tis  God's  own  word  which  he  has  given. 
To  show  our  souls  the  way  to  heaven. 

2  It  tells  us  how  the  world  was  made, 
And  hoAv  good  men  the  Lord  obeyed : 
Here  his  commands  are  written  too. 
To  teach  us  what  we  ought  to  do 

3  It  bids  us  all  from  sin  to  fly. 
Because  our  souls  can  never  die  ; 

4 


60  THE    HOLT    SCRIPTURES. 

It  tells  of  heaven,  where  angels  dwell, 
And  warns  us  to  escape  from  hell. 

4  But  what  is  more  than  all  beside, 
The  Bible  tells  us,  Jesus  died ! 

•    This  is  its  best,  its  chief  intent, 
To  lead  poor  sinners  to  repent. 

5  Let  us  be  thankful,  that  we  may 
Read  this  good  Bible  every  day : 

'Tis  God's  own  word  which  he  has  given, 
To  show  our  souls  the  way  to  heaven. 

gzj.  The  Bible  Precious.  C.  M. 

HOW  precious  is  the  book  divine. 
By  inspiration  given ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears  ; 
Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life  shall  guide  our  way ; 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

Oo  Excellency  of  the  Bible.  7*. 

HOLY  Bible  !  book  divine  ! 
Precious  treasure  !  thou  art  mine  : 
Mine,  to  tell  me  whence  I  came ; 
Mine,  to  teach  me  what  I  am : 
2  Mine,  to  chide  me  when  I  rove ; 
Mine  to  show  a  Saviour's  love ; 


THE    HOLT    SCniPTUBES.  51 

Mine  art  thou,  to  guide  my  feet, 
Mine,  to  judge,  condemn,  acquit : 

3  Mine,  to  comfort  in  distress, 
If  the  Holy  Spirit  bless  ; 
Mine,  to  show,  by  living  faith, 
Man  can  triumph  over  death ; 

4  Mine,  to  tell  of  joys  to  come. 
And  the  rebel  sinner's  doom  : 
O  thou  precious  book  divine  ! 
Precious  treasure  !  thou  art  mine  ! 

00  Excellency  of  the  Scriptures.    8s,  &  7s, 

WHILE  each  wretched  heathen  nation 
Nothing  knows,  O  Lord,  of  thee, 
In  this  happy  land,  salvation  * 

Richly  is  revealed  to  me. 

2  What  a  blessing,  what  a  treasure, 

I  possess  in  thy  dear  word ! 
There  I  read  with  holy  pleasure 
Of  the  love  of  Christ  my  Lord. 

3  God's  blest  Avord  reveals  the  Saviour 

Sinful  children  deeply  need ; 
Oh  !  what  mercy,  love,  and  favour. 
That  for  sinners  Christ  should  bleed ! 

4  Oh  !  the  blessedness  of  knowing 

Christ  the  tender  Saviour's  love, 
Freely  on  a  child  bestowing 
Grace  and  mercy  from  above. 

5  Heavenly  Father!  give  thy  Spirit 

To  each  child  who  looks  to  thee ; 


53  THE    HOLT    SCHIPTTTRE9. 

May  we  thy  rich  grace  inherit ! 
May  we  like  our  Saviour  be ! 

07  The  Bible  a  Treasure.  C.  M. 

THIS  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 
The  pearl  of  price  unknown ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise 
Who  makes  that  pearl  his  own. 

2  Here  consecrated  water  flows, 

To  quench  our  thirst  of  sin ; 
Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 
Nor  danger  dwells  therein. 

3  This  is  the  judge  that  ends  the  strife. 

Where  wit  and  reason  fail ; 
Ouf  guide  to  everlasting  life 
Through  all  this  gloomy  vale. 

4  0  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  God, 

Our  roving  feet  command ; 
Nor  we  forsake  the  happy  road 
That  leads  to  thy  right  hand. 

05  Value  of  the  Bible  to  Youth.         C.  M. 

HOW   shall   the  young   secure   their 
hearts, 
And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind. 
It  spreads  such  light  abroad, 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find. 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 


RELIGIOUS    EXPEHIEJTCE.  53 

3  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 
That  guides  us  all  the  day ; 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

00  How  to  read  the  Bible.  C.  M, 

JESUS,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord, 
To  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes ; 
Teach  and  instruct  me  by  thy  word, 
And  make  me  truly  wise. 

2  Make  me  to  know  and  understand 

Thy  whole  revealed  will ; 
Fain  would  I  learn  to  comprehend 
Thy  love  more  clearly  still. 

3  Help  me  to  read  the  Bible  o'er 

With  ever  new  delight  : 
Help  me  to  love  its  Author  more; 
To  seek  thee  day  and  night. 

4  0  let  it  purify  my  heart, 

And  guide  me  all  my  days ; 
Its  wonders.  Lord,  to  me  impart. 
And  thou  shalt  have  the  praise. 

EELIGIOUS  EXPERIENCE. 

70  Sinners  exhorted.  7s, 

YE  that  in  his  courts  are  found, 
Listening  to  the  joyful  sound, 
Lost  and  helpless  as  ye  are, 
Full  of  sorrow,  sin  and  care. 


54  BEIIGIOUS    EXPERIEyCB. 

Glorify  the  King  of  kings, 

Take  the  peace  the  gospel  brings. 

2  Turn  to  Christ  your  longing  eyes, 
View  his  bleeding  sacrifice, 
See  in  him  your  sins  forgiven, 
Pardon,  holiness  and  heaven  ; 
Glorify  the  King  of  kings, 
Take  the  peace  the  gospel  brings. 

71  Danger  of  Delay.  L.  M. 

HASTEN,  O  sinner,  to  be  wise. 
And  stay  not  for  to-morrow's  sun ; 
The  longer  Wisdom  you  despise, 
The  harder  is  she  to  be  won. 

2  O  !  hasten  mercy  to  implore. 
And  sta}^  not  for  to-morrow's  sun ; 
For  fear  thy  season  should  be  o'er, 
Before  this  evening's  course  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  return. 

And  stay  not  for  to-morrow's  sun ; 
For  fear  thy  lamp  should  fail  to  burn, 
Before  the  needful  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  be  blest, 
And  stay  not  for  to-morrow's  sun ; 
For  fear  the  curse  should  thee  arrest, 
Before  the  morrow  is  begun. 

73  Sinners  Invited.  C,  M. 

THE  Saviour  calls,  let  every  ear 
Attend  the  heavenly  sound ; 


HEtTGIOUS    EXPERIENCE.  55 

Ye  doubting  souls  dismiss  your  fear, 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  every  thirsty,  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow : 
And  life,  and  health  and  bliss  impart, 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise, 

To  ease  your  every  pain : 
Immortal  fountain  !  full  supplies  ! 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 

4  Ye  sinners  come,  'tis  mercy's  voice. 

The  gracious  call  obey : 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys. 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ] 

5  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts  ; 

To  thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink  and  never  die. 

"y  3  Precious  Invitation.  L,  M, 

WHILE  life  prolongs  its  precious  light, 
Mercy  is  found,  and  peace  is  given; 
But  soon,  ah  soon  !  approaching  night 
Shall  blot  out  every  hope  of  heaven. 

2  While  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day, 
How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound  ! 
Come,  sinners,  haste,  O  haste  away. 
While  yet  a  pardoning  God  he 's  found. 

3  Soon,  borne  on  time's  untiring  wing, 
Shall  death  command  you  to  the  grave, 


56  RELIGIOUS    EXPERIE?rCE. 

Before  his  bar  your  souls  shall  bring, 
And  none  be  found  to  hear  or  save. 

4  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair, 
Is'o  Sabbath's  heavenly  light  shall  rise ; 
No  God  regard  your  bitter  prayer, 
IN'or  Saviour  call  you  to  the  skies. 

•y^t  ^"^^  Invites.  8s,  7s,  &  4s. 

SINNERS,  hear,  for  God  hath  spoken, 
'Tis  the  God  that  reigns  on  high ; 
He  whose  law  the  world  has  broken, 
Sends  you  tidings  of  great  joy ! 

Hear  his  message. 
Hear  it,  sinners,  lest  you  die. 

2  Hear  the  gospel,  sinners,  hear  it. 

Joyful  news  from  heaven  it  brings : 
Here's  a  fountain — 0  draw  near  it ! 
Opened  by  the  King  of  kings: 

Living  water 
Thence,  in  streams  eternal,  springs. 

3  Sinners,  hear — why  will  you  perish  ] 

Death  to  life,  O  why  prefer  ] 
Why  your  vain  delusions  cherish  1 
Why  from  truth  persist  to  err  1 

Wisdom  calls  you, 
Happy  they  who  learn  of  her. 

^5  Come,  ye  Sinners.      8s,  7s,  &  4s, 

COME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 
Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore; 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 


REIIGIOUS    EXPEKIEXCE.  57 

Full  of  pity,  love,  and  power ; 

He  is  able. 
He  is  willing,  doubt  no  more. 

?  NoM^  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome, 
God's  free  bounty  glorify ; 
True  belief,  and  true  repentance, 
Every  grace  that  brings  you  nigh 

Without  money 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

3  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 

Lost  and  ruined  by  the  fall ; 
If  you  tarry  till  you  're  better, 
You  will  never  come  at  all : 

Not  the  righteous, 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

4  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Lo  !  your  Saviour  prostrate  lies ! 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him  I 
Hear  him  cry  before  he  dies, 

"It  is  finished!" 
Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice  1 

^Q  Expostulation  with,  Sinners.  7S. 

SINNERS,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  1 
God  your  Maker  asks  you  why. 
God  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  Avith  himself  to  live, 
He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 
Asks  the  work  of  his  own  hands ; 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  cross  his  love  and  die  1 


58  RELIGIOUS    EXPERIENCE. 

2  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God  your  Saviour  asks  you  why. 
He  who  did  your  soul  retrieve, 
Died  himself  that  ye  might  live, 
Will  ye  let  him  die  in  vain, 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 
Why,  ye  rebel  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace  and  die  1 

3  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  1 
God  the  Spirit  asks  you  why ; 
Many  a  time  with  you  he  strove, 
Wooed  you  to  embrace  his  love ; 
Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive  ? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  1 
Why  will  ye  for  ever  die, 

O  ye  guilty  sinners,  why  1 

yy  Expostulation.  7S. 

HEARTS  of  stone,  relent,  relent, 
Break,  by  Jesus'  cross  subdued; 
See  his  body  mangled,  rent, 
Covered  with  his  flowing  blood ; 
Sinful  soul,  what  hast  thou  done  1 
Crucified  the  incarnate  Son  ! 

2  Yes,  our  sins  have  done  the  deed, 
Driven  the  nails  that  fixed  him  there ; 
Crowned  with  thorns  his  sacred  head, 
Pierced  him  with  the  soldier's  spear ; 
Made  his  soul  a  sacrifice ; 

For  a  sinful  world  he  dies. 

3  Will  you  let  him  die  in  vain, 
Still  to  death  pursue  the  Lord ; 


RELIGIOUS    EXPERIENCE.  69 

Open  tear  his  wounds  again, 
Trample  on  his  precious  blood  1 
No,  with  all  my  sins  I  '11  part, 
Saviour,  take  my  broken  heart. 

^  g  The  broad  and  narrow  Way.  6s. 

STRIVE,  for  the  way  is  strait 
In  which  the  Saviour  trod ; 
And  narrow  is  the  gate 

That  leadeth  up  to  God : 
Cut  off  the  ensnaring  hand, 

Pluck  out  the  ensnaring  eye  ; 
Turn  ye  at  God's  command ; 
Sinners,  why  will  ye  die  1 

2  Strive,  for  there  are  but  few 

Who  find  the  living  way ; 
Children,  alas  !  will  you 

Still  blindly  go  astray  T 
0  shun  the  crowded  gate. 

Though  wide  it  seem,  and  fair; 
'Twill  bring  you,  soon  or  late, 

To  anguish  and  despair. 

3  Strive,  ere  life's  setting  sun 

Shall  sink  in  thickest  gloom: 
Strive,  night  is  coming  on ; 

Ye  hasten  to  the  tomb. 
Ask ;  mercy  shall  be  given ; 

Seek  as  for  hidden  gold ; 
Knock,  and  the  Lord  of  heaven 

The  gates  will  wide  unfold. 


60  RELIGIOUS    EXPEHIEXCE. 

^  O  Why  will  ye.  die  1  7s. 

LET  the  beasts  their  breath  resign, 
Strangers  to  the  life  divine ; 
You  for  higher  ends  were  born, 
You  may  all  to  God  return. 

2  What  could  your  Redeemer  do 
More  than  he  hath  done  for  you "? 
To  procure  your  peace  with  God, 
Could  he  more  than  shed  his  blood? 

3  After  all  his  dying  love, 

All  his  influence  from  above. 
Why  will  ye  your  Lord  deny  1 
Why  will  ye  for  ever  die  ] 

§0  The  accepted  Time.  S.  M, 

COME,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 
And  hymns  of  glory  sing ; 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

2  He  fdrmed  the  deeps  unknown ; 

He  gave  the  seas  their  bound ; 
The  watery  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne, 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord ; 
We  are  his  works,  and  not  our  own; 
He  formed  us  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod ; 


H^LIGIOrS    EXPEniEXCE.  61 

Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 

5  But  if  your  ears  refuse 

The  language  of  his  grace, 
And  hearts  grow  hard,  like  stubborn  Jews, 
That  unbelieving  race  : 

6  The  Lord,  in  vengeance  drest, 

Will  lift  his  hand  and  swear, 
"  You  that  despise  my  promised  rest, 
Shall  have  no  portion  there." 

81  D an a^cr  of  Delay  ill  Religion.         C,  M, 

'rrilS  but  a  short  uncertain  space 
X    Allowed  us  here  to  live  : 
Death,  unperceived,  comes  on  apace. 
And  may  no  warning  give. 

2  Nor  great,  nor  small,  nor  old,  nor  young. 

His  fatal  dart  can  fly ; 
The  rich,  the  poor,  the  weak,  the  strong. 
Without  distinction  die. 

3  This  day,  for  any  thing  we  know. 

May  prove  to  be  our  last; 
For  death  may  strike  the  fatal  blow, 
Ere  the  next  hour  be  past. 

4  And  shall  we  trifle  and  delay, 

And  still  keep  sinning  on  ; 
Neglect  our  souls  from  day  to  day. 
Till  life  and  time  are  gone  ] 

5  The  present  moment  let  us  seize, 

For  this  alone  is  ours ; 


62  RELIGIOUS    EXPERIENCE. 

Now  set  ourselves  our  God  to  plea^^e, 
With  all  our  active  powers. 

6  To-day,  while  it  is  called  to-day, 
Let  us  regard  this  truth ; 
Since  danger  must  attend  delay, 
To  every  thoughtless  youth. 

§3  The  Penitent.  CM. 

PROSTRATE,  dear  Jesus,  at  thy  feet, 
A  guilty  rebel  lies  ; 
And  upwards  to  thy  mercy  seat. 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 

2  If  tears  of  sorrow  would  suffice 

To  pay  the  debt  I  owe^ 
Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping  eyes 
In  ceaseless  torrents  flow. 

3  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead. 

To  expiate  my  guilt ; 
No  tears  but  those  which  thou  hast  shed; 
No  blood,  but  thou  hast  spilt. 

4  Think  of  thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord, 

And  all  my  sins  forgive : 
Justice  will  well  approve  the  word 
That  bids  the  sinner  live. 

83  Confession  of  Sin.  CM, 

ALMIGHTY  Father !  God  of  grace ! 
We  all,  like  sheep  astray, 
In  folly  from  thy  paths  have  turned. 
Each  to  his  sinful  way. 


HELTGIOTTS    EXPEHTEITCE.  63 

2  Sins  of  omission  and  of  act 

Through  all  our  lives  abound ; 
Alas  !  in  thought,  and  word,  and  deed, 
No  health  in  us  is  found. 

3  Oh  spare  us,  Lord !  in  mercy  spare ; 

Our  contrite  souls  restore. 
Through  him  who  died  upon  the  cross, 
And  man's  transgressions  bore. 

4  And  grant,  O  Father,  for  his  sake, 

That  we,  through  all  our  days, 
A  just  and  godly  life  may  lead 
To  thine  eternal  praise. 

§4L  The  penitent  Child.  L.  M. 

LORD,  T  have  dared  to  disobey     [ven , 
My  friends  on  earth,  and  thee  in  hea 
O  help  me  now  to  come  and  pray. 
For  Jesus'  sake,  to  be  forgiven. 

2  I  cannot  say  I  did  not  know. 

For  I  've  been  taught  thy  holy  will ; 
And  while  my  conscience  told  me  so, 
And  bade  me  stop,  I  did  it  still. 

3  But  thou  wast  there  to  see  my  crime, 
And  write  it  in  thy  judgment-book ; 
O  make  me  fear,  another  time, 

A  sinful  thought,  or  word,  or  look. 

4  Forgive  me.  Lord,  forgive,  I  pray, 
This  wicked  thing  that  I  have  done  ; 
And  take  my  sinful  heart  away, 
And  make  me  holy,  like  thy  Son. 


64  RELIGIOUS    EXPERIE:yCE, 

§5       A  Child''s  Covfession  and  Prayer.         C.  M, 

A  SINNER,  Lord,  behold  I  stand, 
In  thought,  and  word,  and  deed : 
But  Jesus  sits  at  thy  right  hand, 
For  such  to  intercede. 

2  From  early  infancy,  I  know, 

A  r?bel  I  have  been ; 
And  daily,  as  I  older  grow, 
I  fear  I  grow  in  sin. 

3  But  God  can  change  this  evil  heart, 

And  give  a  holy  mind ; 
And  his  own  heavenly  grace  impart. 
Which  those  who  seek  shall  find. 

4  Then  let  me  all  my  sins  confess, 

And  pardoning  grace  implore  ; 
That  I  may  learn  thy  righteousness, 
And  love  my  Saviour  more. 

§0         The  Repenting  Sinner  Returning.     CM. 

COME,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast, 
A  thousand  thoughts  revolve  ; 
Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  oppressed, 
And  make  this  last  resolve : 

2  "  I  '11  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 

High  as  a  mountain  rose ; 
I  know  his  courts,  I  '11  enter  in. 
Whatever  may  oppose. 

3  "  Prostrate  I  '11  lie  before  his  throne, 

And  there  my  guilt  confess  ; 


RELIGIOUS    EXPERIEXCE.  65 

I  '11  tell  him  I  'm  a  wretch  undone, 
Without  his  sovereign  grace. 

4  "  I  '11  to  the  gracious  King  approach, 

Whose  sceptre  pardon  gives  ; 
Perhaps  he  may  command  my  touchy 
And  then  the  suppliant  lives. 

5  "  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea, 

Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer : 
But  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray, 
And  perish  only  there. 

6  **  I  can  but  perish  if  I  go, 

I  am  resolved  to  try  ; 
For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 
I  must  for  ever  die." 

8  y  A  broken  Heart.  L.  M, 

OTHOU  that  hearest  when  sinners  cry. 
Though  all  m}'-  crimes  before  thee  lie. 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look. 
But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin  : 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  Though  I  have  grieved  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
Thy  help  and  comfort  still  afford ; 
And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

4  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring ; 

5 


bb  BELlGIOrS    EXPEKIEKCI. 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

88  Pleading  for  Pardon.  L.  M. 

SHOW  pity,  Lord ;  O  Lord,  forgive  ; 
Let  a  repenting  rebel  live  ; 
Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee  ? 

2  My  crimes  are  great,  but  don't  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace  ; 
Great  God,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound. 
So  let  thy  pardoning  love  be  found. 

3  O !  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 
And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean ; 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  olFences  pain  my  eyes. 

4  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess, 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace  ; 
Lord,  should  thy  judgments  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear. 

5  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  breath, 
I  must  pronounce  thee  just  in  death  ; 
And  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell. 

Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well, 

6  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord, 
Whose  hope  still  hovering  round  thy  word 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 


HELIOIOUS    EXPEHlilTCE.  67 

§  J)  Sins  Confessed  and  Mourned.  i  S. 

GOD  of  mercy  !  God  of  grace  ! 
Hear  our  sad,  repentant  songs ; 
O  restore  thy  suppliant  race, 
Thou,  to  whom  our  praise  belongs. 

2  Lord,  we  mourn  our  follies  past, 

Talents  wasted,  time  misspent; 
Hearts  debased  by  worldly  cares, 
Thankless  for  the  blessings  lent: 

3  Foolish  fears,  and  fond  desires. 

Vain  regrets  for  things  as  vain ; 
Lips  too  seldom  taught  to  praise, 
Oft  to  murmur  and  complain ; 

4  These,  and  every  secret  fault, 

Filled  Math  grief  and  shame  we  own; 
Humbled  at  thy  feet  we  lie, 

Seeking  pardon  from  thy  throne. 

OO  Repentance  at  the  Cross.  C.  M, 

'rriWAS  for  my  sins,  my  dearest  Lord 
X    Hung  on  the  cursed  tree. 
And  groaned  away  a  dying  life, 
For  thee,  my  soul,  for  thee. 

2  O  !  how  I  hate  those  lusts  of  mine 

That  crucified  my  God ; 
Those  sins  that  pierced  and  nailed  his  flesh 
Fast  to  the  fatal  wood. 

3  Yes,  my  Redeemer,  they  shall  die, 

Mj  heart  has  so  decreed; 


68  HELT&TOTJS  i:xperie:!?ce. 

Nor  will  I  spare  the  guilty  things 
That  made  my  Saviour  bleed. 

4  Whilst  with  a  melting  broken  heart, 
My  murdered  Lord  I  view, 
I  '11  raise  revenge  against  my  sins, 
And  slay  the  murderers  too. 

01  Pleading  for  Mercy.  L.  M, 

WHEN  at  thy  footstool,  Lord,  I  bend, 
And  plead  with  thee  for  mercy  there. 
Think  of  the  sinner's  dying  Friend, 
And  for  his  sake  receive  my  prayer. 

2  O  think  not  of  my  shame  and  guilt, 
My  thousand  stains  of  deepest  dye ; 
Think  of  the  blood  which  Jesus  spilt. 
And  let  that  blood  my  pardon  buy. 

3  O  think  upon  thy  holy  word, 
And  every  precious  promise  there, 
How  prayer  should  evermore  be  heard. 
And  how  thy  glory  'tis  to  spare. 

4  Remember  not  my  doubts  and  fears, 
My  strivings  with  thy  grace  divine ; 
Think  upon  Jesus'  woes  and  tears. 
And  let  his  merits  stand  for  mine. 

f)^  Prayer  for  Mercy.  C.  M. 

LORD,  to  thy  mercy-seat  I  come, 
And  bow  before  thy  throne; 
Here  at  thy  footstool  will  I  plead 
The  merits  of  thy  Son. 


HELIGIOUS  EXPERIEITCE.  69 

2  Though  crimes  of  deepest  dye  appear, 

And  justice  bids  thee  slay; 
Yet  in  thy  mercy  will  I  trust, 
To  wash  my  sins  away. 

3  My  only  hope  is  in  that  blood, 

For  me  on  Calvary  shed ; 

My  only  plea  is  this, — for  me, 

For  me  my  Saviour  bled. 

03  Penitence  desired.  S.  M.  D. 

OTHAT  I  could  repent, 
With  all  my  idols  part, 
And  to  thy  gracious  eye  present 

An  humble,  contrite  heart ! 
A  heart  with  grief  oppressed 

For  having  grieved  my  God, 

A  troubled  heart  that  cannot  rest, 

Till  sprinkled  with  thy  blood. 

2  Jesus,  on  me  bestow 

The  penitent  desire ; 
With  true  sincerity  of  woe 

My  aching  breast  inspire. 
With  softening  pity  look, 

And  melt  my  hardness  down  ; 
Strike  with  thy  love's  resistless  stroke. 

And  break  this  heart  of  stone. 

04:  Blessings  of  Po.rdon.  S.  M. 

O!  BLESSED  souls  are  they 
Whose  sins  are  covered  o'er; 
Divinely  blest,  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  their  guilt  no  more. 


70  KELIGIOrS    EXPERIENCE. 

2  They  mourn  their  follies  past, 

And  keep  their  hearts  with  care ; 
Their  lips  and  lives  without  deceit 
Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 

3  While  I  concealed  my  guilt, 

I  felt  the  festering  wound, 
Till  I  confessed  my  sins  to  thee, 
And  ready  pardon  found. 

4  Let  sinners  learn  to  pray, 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne; 
Our  help  in  times  of  deep  distress, 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 

^5  "^^V  '"'^^  ***  Convert.  L.  M. 

WHO  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise 
Through  all  the  courts  of  Paradise, 
To  see  a  prodigal  return, 
To  see  an  heir  of  glory  born  1 

2  With  joy,  the  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  his  eternal  love  : 

The  Son  with  joy  looks  down,  and  sees 
The  purchase  of  his  agonies. 

3  The  Spirit  takes  delight  to  view 
The   holy  soul  he  formed  anew ; 
And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 

06  Joy  aver  a  repenting  Sinner.  0.  M« 

O!  HOW  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy, 
When  but  one  sinner  turns, 


KELIGIOTTS    EXPERIEKCE.  71 

And  with  an  humble,  broken  heart, 
His  sins  and  errors  mourns  ! 

2  Pleased  with  the  news,  the  saints  below 

In  songs  their  tongues  employ ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 
And  heaven  is  filled  with  joy. 

3  Well  pleased  the  Father  sees  and  hears 

The  conscious  sinner's  moan  : 
Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms, 
And  claims  him  for  his  own. 

4  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contain, 

But  kindle  with  new  fire ; 
*'  The  sinner  lost  is  found,"  they  sing. 
And  strike  the  sounding  lyre. 

Q7  Praise  for  Conversion.         8s,  &  7S, 

HAIL  !  my  ever  blessed  Jesus, 
Only  thee  I  wish  to  sing ; 
To  my  soul  thy  name  is  precious, 
Thou  my  Prophet,  Priest  and  King. 

2  0  !  what  mercy  flows  from  heaven ! 

0  !  what  joy  and  happiness  ! 
Love  I  much  1  I  'm  much  forgiven, 

1  'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

3  Once  with  Adam's  race  in  ruin, 

Unconcerned  in  sin  I  lay ; 
Swift  destruction  still  pursuing, 
Till  my  Saviour  passed  that  way. 

4  Witness,  all  ye  hosts  of  heaven, 

My  Redeemer's  tenderness ; 


72  REtlGIOUS    EXPERIENCE. 

Love  I  much  ?  I  'm  much  forgiven, 
I  'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

5  Shout,  ye  bright  angelic  choir, 

Praise  the  Lamb  enthroned  above ; 
Whilst  astonished  I  admire 

God's  free  grace  and  boundless  love. 

6  That  blest  moment  I  received  him, 

Filled  my  soul  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Love  I  much  1  I  'm  much  forgiven, 
I  'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

08  Tke  Chief  Concern.  CM. 

RELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 
Of  mortals  here  below, 
May  I  its  great  importance  learn, 
Its  sovereign  virtue  know  ! 

2  More  needful  this,  than  glittering  wealth, 

Or  aught  the  world  bestows  ; 
Nor  reputation,  food  or  health, 
Can  give  us  such  repose. 

3  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage, 

Amidst  our  youthful  bloom ; 
Twill  fit  us  for  declinmg  age, 
And  for  the  awful  tomb. 

4  0  !  may  my  heart,  by  grace  renewed, 

Be  my  Redeemer's  throne ; 
And  be  my  stubborn  will  subdued, 
His  government  to  own. 

6  Let  deep  repentance,  faith  and  love, 
Be  joined  with  godly  fear ; 


RBLIGIOtrS    EXPERIEKCK.  73 

And  all  my  conversation  prove 
My  heart  to  be  sincere. 

09  Seekins  God.  S.  M. 

MY  God,  permit  my  tongue 
This  joy,  to  call  thee  mine ; 
And  let  my  early  cries  prevail 
To  taste  thy  love  divine. 

2  My  thirsty,  fainting  soul 

Thy  mercy  does  implore ; 

Not  travellers  in  desert  lands, 

Can  pant  for  water  more. 

3  For  life,  without  thy  love, 

No  relish  can  afford ; 
No  joy  can  be  compared  to  this, 
To  sei-ve  and  please  the  Lord. 

4  Since  thou  hast  been  my  help, 

To  thee  my  spirit  flies, 
And  on  thy  watchful  providence 
My  cheerful  hope  relies. 

5  The  shadow  of  thy  wings 

My  soul  in  safety  keeps ; 
I  follow  where  my  Father  leads, 
And  he  supports  my  steps. 

100  Seeking  Ood.  C.  M 

SOON  as  I  heard  my  Father  say, 
"  Ye  children  seek  my  grace," 
My  heart  replied,  without  delay, 
*'  I  '11  seek  my  Fatlier's  face." 


74  BELIGIOUS    EXPERIEXCE, 

2  Let  not  thy  face  be  hid  from  me, 

Nor  frown  my  soul  away ; 
God  of  my  life,  I  fly  to  thee 
In  a  distressing  day. 

3  Should  friends  and  kindred,  near  and  dear. 

Leave  me  to  want  or  die. 
My  God  will  make  my  life  his  care, 
And  all  my  need  supply. 

4  My  fainting  flesh  had  died  with  grief, 

Had  not  my  soul  believed, 

To  see  thy  grace  provide  relief; 

Nor  was  my  hope  deceived. 

6  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  trembling  saints, 
And  keep  your  courage  up  ; 
He  '11  raise  your  spirit  while  it  faints, 
And  far  exceed  your  hope. 

101     The  Broad  and  the  Karrow  Way.       C.  M. 

THERE  is  a  path  that  leads  to  God, 
All  others  go  astray : 
Narrow,  but  pleasant,  is  the  road. 
And  Christians  love  the  way. 

2  It  leads  straight  through  this  world  of  sin, 

And  dangers  must  be  past ; 
But  those  who  boldly  walk  therein, 
Will  come  to  heaven  at  last. 

3  But  how  shall  little  children  dare 

This  dangerous  path  to  tread  1 

For  on  the  way  is  many  a  snare 

For  youthiui  travellers  spread ; 


RELIGIOUS    EXPERIENCE.  75 

4  While  the  broad  road  where  thousands  go, 

Lies  near,  and  opens  fair ; 
And  many  turn  aside  I  know, 
To  walk  with  sinners  there. 

5  But,  lest  my  feeble  steps  should  slide, 

Or  wander  from  thy  way, 
Lord,  condescend  to  be  my  Guide, 
And  I  shall  never  stray. 

1  OS  The  chief  Concern.  7,  fl» 

IT  is  not  earthly  pleasure, 
That  withers  in  a  day ; 
It  is  not  mortal  treasure, 
That  flieth  soon  away ; 
It  is  not  friends  that  leave  us. 

It  is  not  sense  nor  sin, 
That  smile  but  to  deceive  us. 
Can  give  us  peace  within. 

2  But  'tis  religion  bringeth 

Joy  beyond  earth's  control ; 
Rich  from  the  throne  it  springeth, 

A  fountain  to  the  soul. 
He  that  is  meek  and  lowly, 

The  Saviour's  face  shall  see ; 
To  none  but  to  the  holy. 

Heaven's  gates  shall  opened  be. 

3  Lord,  be  thy  Spirit  near  us, 

While  we  thy  words  are  taught : 
And  may  these  days  that  cheer  us, 
With  future  good  be  fraught ; 


76  RELIGIOUS    EXPEKIEirCK. 

May  we,  to  heaven  invited, 

When  youth  and  life  are  flown, 

Teachers  and  taught  united. 
Assemble  round  the  throne. 

].  03  Divine  Guidance,  L.  M . 

BESET  with  snares  on  e\''ery  hand, 
In  life's  uncertain  path  I  stand; 
Father  divine  !  diffuse  thy  light, 
To  guide  my  doubtful  footsteps  right 

2  0  may  my  frail  and  wavering  heart, 
Like  Mary,  choose  the  better  part ; 
And  scorn  the  trifles  of  a  day, 

For  joys  that  never  fade  away. 

3  Then  let  the  fiercest  storms  arise, 

Let  tempests  rage  thro'  earth  and  skies ; 
No  fatal  shipwreck  shall  I  fear, 
But  all  my  treasures  with  me  bear. 

4  If  thou,  my  Father,  still  be  nigh, 
Cheerful  I  live,  and  peaceful  die ; 
Secure  when  earthly  comforts  flee, 
To  find  far  greater  joys  in  thee. 

104:  Converting^  Grace  Desired.  S.  M. 

WITH  humble  heart  and  tongue, 
My  God,  to  thee  I  pray ; 
0,  bring  me  now,  while  I  am  young, 
To  Lhee,  the  living  Way. 

2  Make  an  unguarded  youth 
The  object  of  thy  care ; 


BEtlGIOtrS    EXPEHIETSCE.  77 

Help  me  to  choose  the  way  of  truth, 
And  fly  from  every  snare. 

3  My  heart,  to  folly  prone, 

Renew  by  power  divine ; 
Unite  it  to  thyself  alone,  "Jk  | 

And  make  me  wholly  thine. 

4  0,  let  thy  word  of  grace 

My  warmest  thoughts  employ ; 
Be  this,  through  all  my  following  days, 
My  treasure  and  my  joy. 

5  To  what  thy  laws  impart 

Be  my  whole  soul  inclined  ; 
Come,  Saviour,  dwell  within  my  heart, 
And  sanctify  my  mind. 

6  05  -^  "««>  A««^*  Desired.  C.  M. 

OH  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
A  heart  from  sin  set  free, 
A  heart  that  always  feels  the  blood 
So  freely  shed  for  me  ! 

2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 

My  great  Redeemer's  throne. 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone ; 

3  An  humble,  lowly,  contrite  heart. 

Believing,  true,  and  clean, 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  him  who  dwells  within : 


78  KELIGIOIJS    EXPEBIEiyCE. 

4  A  heart  in  every  thought  renewed, 
And  full  of  love  divine, 
Holy,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 

J  06  Gospel  obeyed  or  Resisted.  L.  M, 

THUS  saith  the  Wisdom  of  the  Lord, 
"  Blest  is  the  man  that  hears  my  word, 
Keeps  daily  watch  before  my  gates, 
And  at  my  feet  for  mercy  waits. 

2  "  The  soul  that  seeks  me  shall  obtain 
Immortal  wealth  and  heavenly  gain ; 
Immortal  life  is  his  reward, 

Life,  and  the  favour  of  the  Lord. 

3  "  But  the  vile  wretch  that  flies  from  me, 
Does  his  own  soul  an  injury; 

Fools,  that  against  my  grace  rebel. 
Seek  death  and  love  the  road  to  hell.^ 

107  SeekinfT  after  God.  CM, 

OTHAT  I  knew  the  secret  place 
Where  I  might  find  my  God ; 
I  'd  spread  my  wants  before  his  face, 
And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 

2  I  'd  tell  him  how  my  sins  arise. 

What  sorrows  I  sustain ; 
How  grace  decays,  and  comfort  dies, 
And  leaves  my  heart  in  pain. 

3  He  knows  what  arguments  I  'd  take 

To  wrestle  with  my  God ; 


BELIGIOUS    EXPEHtElVCE.  79 

I'd  plead  for  his  own  mercy's  sake, 
And  for  my  Saviour's  blood. 

4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints, 

And  heal  my  broken  bones  ; 
He  knows  the  meaning  of  his  saints, 
The  language  of  their  groans. 

5  Arise,  my  soul,  from  deep  distress, 

And  banish  every  fear ; 
He  calls  thee  to  his  throne  of  grace, 
To  spread  thy  sorrows  there. 

108  Regeneration  by  the  Spirit.  C.  M. 

NOT  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth, 
Nor  rites  that  God  has  given, 
Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birth, 
Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 

2  The  sovereign  will  of  God  alone 

Creates  us  heirs  of  grace  : 
Born  in  the  image  of  his  Son, 
A  new,  peculiar  race. 

3  The  Spirit,  like  some  heavenly  wind. 

Blows  on  the  sons  of  flesh, 
New  models  all  the  carnal  mind,    , 
And  forms  the  man  afresh. 

4  Our  quickened  souls  awake  and  rise 

From  the  long  sleep  of  death; 

On  heavenly  things  we  fix  our  eyes, 

And  praise  employs  our  breath. 


Il£LI(ll017S    EXPERIENCE. 

1  00  Yielding  to  Christ  8s 

O  JESUS !  delight  of  my  soul, 
My  Saviour,  my  Shepherd  divine  ! 
I  yield  to  thy  blessed  control ; 
My  body  and  spirit  are  thine. 

2  Thy  love  I  can  never  deserve, 

That  bids  me  be  happy  in  thee ; 

My  God  and  my  King  I  will  serve, 

Whose  favour  is  heaven  to  me. 

3  How  can  I  thy  goodness  repay. 

By  nature  so  weak  and  defiled  ? 
Myself  I  have  given  away, 

0  call  me  thine  own  little  child. 

4  And  art  thou  my  Father  above  ? 

Will  Jesus  abide  in  my  heart  1 
O  bind  me  so  fast  with  thy  love, 
That  I  never  from  thee  shall  depart. 

1  1  O  Dedication  to  Ood.  C.  M. 

ETERNAL  Father,  God  of  love. 
To  thee  our  hearts  we  raise ; 
Thy  all-sustaining  power  we  prove. 
And  gladly  sing  thy  praise. 

2  Thine,  wholly  thine,  O  let  us  be ! 

Our  sacrifice  receive ; 
Made,  and  preserved,  and  saved  by  thee^ 
To  thee  ourselves  we  give. 

5  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  the  Saviour's  love 

Shed  in  our  hearts  abroad ; 


H' 


RBLIGIOtrS    EXPERIENCE.  81 

So  shall  we  ever  live  and  move, 
And  be,  with  Christ,  in  God. 

1  %_  Peace  in  Believing.     5s,  6s,  &  9s, 

OW  happy  are  they 
Who  the  Saviour  obey, 
And  have  laid  up  their  treasure  above ! 

0  !  what  tongue  can  express 
The  sweet  comfort  and  peace 

Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love  ] 

2  'T  was  heaven  below 
My  Redeemer  to  know, 

And  the  angels  could  do  nothing  more 

Than  to  fall  at  his  feet, 

And  the  story  repeat, 
And  the  Lover  of  sinners  adore. 

3  O  !  the  rapturous  height 
Of  that  holy  delight, 

Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  blood ! 
Of  my  Saviour  possessed, 

1  was  perfectly  blest. 

As  if  filled  with  the  fulness  of  God. 

4  Then,  all  the  day  long, 
Was  my  Jesus  my  song, 

And  redemption  through  faith  in  his  name: 
O  !  that  all  might  believe, 
And  salvation  receive. 

And  their  song  and  their  joy  be  the  same. 

113  Victorious  Faith.  8s, 

THE  moment  a  sinner  believes. 
And  trusts  in  his  crucified  God, 
6 


82  RE1TGI0T7S    EXPERIENCE. 

His  pardon  at  once  he  receives, 

Redemption  in  full  through  his  blood. 

2  The  faith,  that  unites  to  the  Lamb, 

And  brings  such  saivation  as  this, 
Is  more  than  mere  fancy  or  name ; 
The  work  of  God's  Spirit  it  is. 

3  It  treads  on  the  world  and  on  hell ; 

It  vanquishes  death  and  despair ; 
And,  what  is  still  stranger  to  tell, 
It  overcomes  heaven  by  prayer. 

4  It  says  to  the  mountains,  "  Depart," 

That  stand  between  God  and  the  soul; 

It  binds  up  the  broken  in  heart,    [whole : 

The   wounded    in   conscience   makes 

5  Bids  sins  of  a  crimson-like  dye, 

Be  spotless  as  snow,  and  as  white ; 
And  raises  the  sinner  on  high. 
To  dwell  with  the  angels  of  light. 
113  Happy  Christians.  S.  M, 

COME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  our  joys  be  known ; 
Join  in  a  song  Avith  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  God  that  rules  on  high. 

And  thunders  when  he  please. 
That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky. 
And  manages  the  seas  : 

3  This  awful  God  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  Love ; 


BEtlGIOUS    EXPEHIEXCE.  83 

He  shall  send  down  his  heavenly  powers 
To  carry  us  above. 

4  There  shall  we  see  his  face. 
And  never,  never  sin ; 
There  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace, 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

6  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below  : 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground, 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

C  The  hill  of  Sion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

7  Then  let  our  songs  abound 

And  every  tear  be  dry ;  [ground. 

We  're   marching    through    Immanuel's 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

114:  ■P'«i<A  J"  Christ.  S.  M. 

FAITH  is  a  precious  grace, 
Where'er  it  is  bestowed; 
It  boasts  of  a  celestial  birth, 
And  is  the  gift  of  God. 

2  Jesus  it  owns  as  King, 

And  all-atoning  Priest ; 
It  claims  no  merit  of  its  own. 
But  looks  for  all  in  Christ. 

3  On  him  it  safely  leans, 

In  times  of  deep  distress, 


84  RELIGIOUS    EXPERIENCE. 

Flies  to  the  fountain  of  his  blood, 
And  trusts  his  righteousness. 

4  All  through  the  wilderness, 

It  is  our  strength  and  stay ; 
Nor  can  we  miss  the  heavenly  road, 
While  it  directs  our  way. 

5  Lord,  'tis  thy  work  alone, 

And  that  divinely  free^ 
Send  down  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son, 
To  work  this  faith  in  me. 

]^  ]  ^  Orace  Triumphant.  S.  M« 

GRACE  ! — 'tis  a  charming  sound! 
Harmonious  to  the  ear ! 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound. 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 

To  save  rebellious  man ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  first  inscribed  my  name 

In  God's  eternal  book ; 
*Twas  grace  that  gave  me  to  the  Lamb, 
Who  all  my  sorrows  took. 

4  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road : 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

6  Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray. 

And  made  my  eyes  o'erflow : 


KKLIGIOUS    EXPEHIEIfCE  85 

'Twas  grace  that  kept  me  to  this  day, 
And  will  not  let  me  go. 

6  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 
Through  everlasting  days  : 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

110  The  QospeVs  joyful  Sound.  L.  M. 

COME,   dearest   Lord,   who    reignest 
above, 
And  draw  me  with  the  cords  of  love. 
And  while  the  gospel  does  abound, 
0  !  may  I  know  the  joyful  sound ! 

2  Sweet  are  the  tidings,  free  the  grace, 
It  brings  to  our  apostate  race : 

It  spreads  a  heavenly  light  around ; 
0  !  may  I  know  the  joyful  sound! 

3  The  gospel  bids  the  sin-sick  soul 
Look  up  to  Jesus  and  be  whole ; 

In  him  are  peace  and  pardon  found ; 
O  !  may  I  know  the  joyful  sound ! 

4  It  stems  the  tide  of  swelling  grief. 
Affords  the  needy  sure  relief; 
Releases  those  by  Satan  bound ; 
O  !  may  I  know  the  joyful  sound ! 

117  Rest  only  found  in  God.       S.  M.  D. 

O  WHERE  shall  rest  be  found, 
Rest  for  the  weary  soul  ] 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean  depths  to  sound 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole : 


86  BELIGIOtrs    EXPEKIEXCB. 

The  world  can  never  give 
The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh ; 

*Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

2  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years, 

And  all  that  life  is  love. 
There  is  a  death  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath ; 
O  !  what  eternal  horrors  hang 

Around  the  second  death  ! 

3  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun, 
Lest  we  be  banished  from  thy  face. 

And  evermore  undone. 
Here  would  we  end  our  quest : 

Alone  are  found  in  thee. 
The  life  of  perfect  love,  the  rest 

Of  immortality. 

118  ^'^e-  L-  M. 

LOVE  is  the  theme  of  saints  above ; 
Love  be  the  theme  of  saints  below; 
Love  is  of  God,  for  God  is  love ; 
With  love  let  every  bosom  glow : 

2  Love  to  the  Spirit  of  all  grace, 
Love  to  the  Scriptures  of  all  truth ; 
Love  to  our  whole  apostate  race, 
Love  to  the  aged,  love  to  youth : 


REtiGiors  expehiikci!.  87 

3  Love  to  each  other; — soul  and  mind, 
And  heart  and  hand  with  full  accord, 
In  one  sweet  covenant  combined 

To  live  and  die  unto  the  Lord. 

4  Christ's  little  flock  we  then  shall  feed, 
The  iambs  we  in  our  arms  shall  bear; 
Reclaim  the  lost,  the  feeble  lead, 

And  watch  o'er  all  in  faith  and  prayer. 

11^0  Lovcstthou  me?  7s, 

HARK,  my-  soul !  it  is  the  Lord ; 
'Tis  thy  Saviour,  hear  his  word} 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee : 
"  Say,  poor  sinner,  lovest  thou  me  1 

2  "  I  delivered  thee  when  bound, 

And  when  wounded,  healed  thy  woun4» 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  righi 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  "  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love. 
Higher  than  the  heights  above  ; 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath. 

Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death.  ^ 

4  "  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done ; 
Partner  of  my  throne  shalt  be  ; 
Say,  poor  sinner  lovest  thou  me  1" 

6  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint. 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint ; 
Yet  I  love  thee  and  adore  ; 
O  for  grace  to  love  thee  more  ! 


88  heligiotts  expebience. 

1  90  ^"^  ashamed  of  Christ.  L.  M , 

JESUS,  and  shall  it  ever  be 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee  1 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days ! 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ? 
No :  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus  ! — yes,  I  may. 
When  I  've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

4  Till  then —  nor  is  my  boasting  vain —      . 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain ; 

And  oh !  may  this  my^  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  asliamed  of  me. 

J  ^  1         Christians  have  all  in  Christ.  7s. 

JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly. 
While  the  raging  billows  roll. 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high. 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide. 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide ; 
O  !  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee ; 


BELIGIOUS    EXPERIEITCE.  89 

Leave,  ah  !  leave  me  not  alone, 
Still  support  and  comfort  me  ; 

All  my  trust  on  thee  is  staid, 
All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring; 

Cover  my  defenceless  head, 
With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want; 

All  in  all  in  thee  I  find ; 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick  and  lead  the  blind: 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 

I  am  all  unrighteousness ; 
Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within; 
Thou  of  life  the  Fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee  : 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

1  9S  7'Ae  World  Renounced.  8s,  &  7s, 

JESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken. 
All  to  leave  and  follow  thee ; 
Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou  from  hence  my  All  shalt  be. 
Let  the  world  neglect  and  leave  me ; 
They  have  left  my  Saviour  too: 


90  HELIGIOrS    EXPERIENCE. 

Human  hopes  have  oft  deceived  me ; 
Thou  art  faithful,  thou  art  true. 

2  Perish,  earthly  fame  and  treasure, 

Come  disaster,  scorn  and  pam : 
In  thy  service,  pain  is  pleasure ; 

With  thy  favour,  loss  is  gain. 
O  !  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  thy  bleeding  love  I  see ; 
O!  'tis  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 

When  that  love  is  hid  from  me. 

193  Pressivg  Onwards.  CM, 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 
And  press  with  vigour  on; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  ouM-ard  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high  ; 
*Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

U  24:  Christ's  Presence  desired.  C.  M, 

LORD,  we  esteem  the  favour  great, 
And  give  the  praise  to  thee, 
That  we  can  thus  together  meet, 
And  none  to  make  us  flee. 


RKtlGIOtlS    EXPERIENCE.  91 

2  But  hours  like  this  will  barren  prove 

Unless  we  see  thy  face; 
Come  then,  O  Saviour,  from  above, 
And  consecrate  this  place. 

3  0  let  the  visits  of  thy  love 

The  purest  joys  impart: 
Let  all  our  deadness  now  remove, 
And  zeal  fill  every  heart : 

4  Zeal  to  confess  thy  glorious  name, 

In  spite  of  earth  and  hell ; 
Thy  loving  kindness  to  proclaim. 
And  all  thy  goodness  tell. 

6  Lord,  let  thy  people's  light  so  shine, 
That  all  the  world  may  see, 
And  own  its  origin  divine, 
And  give  the  praise  to  thee. 

\  3d  Longing  for  a  closer  Walk  with  God.  C.  M, 

OFOR  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
A  calm  and  heavenly  frame; 
A  light,  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew. 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  1 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word] 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoyed ! 

How  sweet  their  memory  still ! 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  fill. 


i)i  RELIGTOtrS    EXPEHIEXCE. 

4  Return,  O  holy  Dove,  return, 
Sweet  messenger  of  rest ! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

1^0  Necessity  of  Sanctification.  C  M. 

NOR  eye  has  seen,  nor  ear  has  heard. 
Nor  sense  nor  reason  known, 
What  joys  the  Father  has  prepared 
For  those  that  lov^e  the  Son. 

2  But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 

Reveals  a  heaven  to  come ; 

The  beams  of  glory  in  his  word 

Allure  and  guide  us  home. 

3  Pure  are  the  joys  above  the  sky. 

And  all  the  region  peace  ; 
No  wanton  lips  nor  envious  eye 
Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 

4  Those  holy  gates  for  ever  bar 

Pollution,  sin,  and  shame  ; 
None  shall  obtain  admittance  there. 
But  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

\27  Sanctification  Implored.  S.  M. 

BEHOLD  the  leprous  Jew, 
Oppressed  with  pain  and  grief, 
Pouring  his  tears  at  Jesus'  feet 
For  pity  and  relief. 

2  "  0  speak  the  word,"  he  cries, 
"  And  heal  me  of  my  pain ; 


RELiaiors  expehiexce.  y«j 

Lord,  thou  art  able,  if  thou  wilt, 
To  make  a  leper  clean." 

3  Compassion  moves  his  heart, 

He  speaks  the  gracious  word ; 
The  leper  feels  his  strength  return, 
And  all  his  sickness  cured. 

4  To  thee,  dear  Lord,  I  look, 

Sick  of  a  Avorse  disease  ; 
Sin  is  my  painfal  malady, 
And  none  can  give  me  ease. 

6  But  thy  almighty  grace 

Can  heal  my  leprous  soul : 
O !  bathe  me  in  thy  precious  blood, 
And  that  will  make  me  whole. 

128  Prayer  for  Savctificaiion.  S,   M, 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  come, 
Let  thy  bright  beams  arise  ; 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Revive  our  drooping  faith. 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove ; 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

3  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul. 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part. 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

4  If  thou,  celestial  Dove, 

Thine  influence  dost  withdraw. 


9d  RELTGIOTJS    EXPERIETTCB. 

What  easy  victims  soon  we  fall 
To  terror,  sin,  and  law ! 

5  Ihvell,  therefore,  in  our  hearts, 
Our  minds  from  bondage  free  ; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise  and  love 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 

1  i^O  Believers  dead  to  Sin.  S.  M, 

SHALL  we  go  on  to  sin. 
Because  thy  grace  abounds ; 
Or  crucify  the  Lord  again, 
And  open  all  his  wounds  ] 

2  Forbid  it,  mighty  God, 

Nor  let  it  e'er  be  said. 
That  we,  whose  sins  are  crucified. 
Should  raise  them  from  the  dead. 

3  We  will  be  slaves  no  more. 

Since  Christ  has  made  us  free ; 
Has  nailed  our  tyrants  to  his  cross, 
And  bought  our  liberty. 

1  30  Breathing  after  Holiness.  7S. 

J'ESUS,  Lord,  we  look  to  thee, 
Meek  and  humble  may  we  be ;        * 
Pride  and  anger  put  away, 
Make  us  holy  day  by  day. 

2  May  we  hate  a  lying  tongue, 
Never  seek  another's  wrong : 
From  all  paths  of  fraud  abstain, 
Leading  to  eternal  pain. 


HEITGIOUS    EXPEUIETTCE.  95 

3  Teach  us  for  our  friends  to  pray, 
And  our  parents  to  obey; 
Richest  blessings  from  above, 
Give  them  for  their  tender  love. 

4  May  we  find  the  sweets  of  prayer 
Sweeter  than  our  pastimes  are ; 
Love  the  Sabbath,  and  the  place 
Where  we  learn  to  seek  thy  face. 

5  Cleanse  our  hearts,  our  sins  forgive, 
Form  us  new,  that  we  may  live ; 
Live  to  love  thee,  live  to  rise 

To  thy  temple  in  the  skies. 
131.  Communion  with  God.  \j,  M. 

MY  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee ; 
Amid  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  witn  earthy 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth  1 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour,  go  ] 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense ; 
One  sovereign  word  can  draw  me  thence ; 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 

And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes,  withdrawn* 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone ; 

In  secret  silence  of  the  mind. 

My  heaven,  and  there  my  God,  I  find. 


96  heligious  experience. 

1  33    ^«  shall  be  icell  jcith  the  Righteous.       S.  M. 

WHAT  cheering  -words  are  these  ! 
Their  sweetness  who  can  tell  1 
In  time  and  to  eternity, 

'Tis  with  the  righteous  well. 

2  In  every  state  secure, 

Kept  by  Jehovah's  eye  ; 
'Tis  well  with  them  while  life  endures, 
And  well  when  called  to  die. 

3  Tis  well  when  joys  arise ; 

'Tis  well  when  sorrows  flow; 
*Tis  well  when  darkness  veils  the  skies, 
And  strong  temptations  blow. 

4  'Tis  well  when  at  his  throne, 

They  wrestle,  weep,  and  pray, 
*Tis  well  when  at  his  feet  they  groan, 
•     Though  grieved  at  his  delay. 

5  'Tis  well  when  Jesus  calls, 

"  From  earth  and  sin  arise. 
Join  with  the  hosts  of  ransomed  souls, 
Made  to  salvation  wise." 

i«l«l  Leaning  on  Christ.  L.  P.  M. 

WHEN    gathering   clouds   around  I 
view. 
And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few, 
On  him  I  lean,  who,  not  in  vain, 
Experienced  every  human  pain ; 
He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears. 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 


RELIGIOUS    EXPEIIIEITCE.  97 

2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  virtue's  narrow  way. 
To  fly  the  good  I  should  pursue, 

Or  do  the  sin  I  should  not  do ; 

Still  he,  who  felt  temptation's  power, 

Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3  And  0,  when  I  have  safely  past 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last. 
Still,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  painful  bed,  for  thou  hast  died ; 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day, 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 

1  34-  All  for  Christ.  C.  M, 

AND  must  I  part  with  all  I  have, 
My  dearest  Lord,  for  thee  1 
It  is  but  right,  since  thou  hast  done 
Much  more  than  this  for  me. 

2  Yes,  let  it  go  ! — one  look  from  thee 
Will  more  than  make  amends 
For  all  the  losses  I  sustain 
Of  honour,  riches,  friends. 

S  Ten  thousand  worlds,  ten  thousand  lives 
How  worthless  they  appear. 
Compared  with  thee,  supremely  good, 
Divinely  bright  and  fair. 

4  Dear  Saviour !  if  I  could  from  thee 

A  holy  heart  obtain, 
Though  destitute  of  all  things  else, 
I  'd  glory  in  my  gain. 
T 


98  RELIGIONS    EXFERIEKCB. 

J  3^  Religious  Enjoyment.  C  M» 

EARLY,  my  God,  without  delay, 
I  haste  to  seek  thy  face ; 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away. 
Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

2  I  Ve  seen  thy  glory  and  thy  power 

Through  all  thy  temple  shine ; 
My  God,  repeat  that  heavenly  hour, 
That  vision  so  divine. 

3  Not  ail  the  blessings  of  a  feast 

Can  please  my  soul  so  well, 

As  when  thy  richer  grace  I  taste, 

And  in  thy  presence  dwell. 

4  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys, 

Can  my  best  passions  move, 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice, 

As  thy  forgiving  love. 

5  Thus  till  my  last  expiring  day 

I  '11  bless  my  God  and  King ; 
Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
And  tune  my  lips  to  sing. 

1.36  '^^^  Pleasures  of  Religion.  73, 

TTlIS  religion  that  can  give 
X    Sweetest  pleasures  while  we  live ; 
'Tis  religion  must  supply 
Solid  comforts  when  we  die. 

3  After  death  its  joys  shall  be 
Lasting  as  eternity ; 


RELIGIOUS    EXPERIEIfCE.  UV 

Be  the  living  God  my  Friend, 
Then  my  bliss  shall  never  end. 

1  ^^^TTie pearl,  the  croicn.  the  road,  i/te  Aope.7,  6,  8, 

THE  pearl  that  worldlings  covet, 
Is  not  the  pearl  for  me, 
Its  beauty  fades  as  quickly,  , 

As  sunshine  on  the  sea ; 
But  there 's  a  pearl  sought  by  the  wise, 
*Tis  called  the  pearl  of  greatest  price ; 
Though  few  its  value  see, 
O  that 's  the  pearl  for  me. 

2  The  crown  that  decks  the  monarch, 

Is  not  the  crown  for  me ; 
It  dazzles  but  a  moment, 

Its  brightness  soon  will  flee ; 
But  there  's  a  crown  prepared  above, 
For  all  who  walk  in  humble  love ; 

For  ever  bright  't  will  be, 

O  that 's  the  crown  for  me. 

3  The  road  that  many  travel. 

Is  not  the  road  for  me ; 
It  leads  to  death  and  sorrow. 

In  it  I  would  not  be. 
But  there 's  a  road  that  leads  to  God, 
'Tis   marked  by  Christ's  most  precious 

The  passage  here  is  free,  [blood 

O  that 's  the  road  for  me. 

4  The  hope  that  sinners  cherish 

Is  not  the  hope  for  me ; 


100  RELIGIOUS    EXPERIEIVCK. 

Most  surely  will  they  perish 

Unless  from  sin  made  free. 
But  there 's  a  hope  which  rests  in  God, 
And  leads  the  soul  to  keep  his  word, 

And  sinful  pleasures  flee  ; 

O  that's  the  hope  for  me. 

138  Christian  Consistency.  L.  M« 

SO  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  gospel  we  profess ; 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honours  of  our  Saviour  God, 
When  his  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pnde; 
While  justice,  temperance,  truth  and  love, 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up. 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 

130  Christian  Fellowship.  S.  M, 

BLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  in  Christian  love  ; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 


REXIGIOrS    EXPEmEJTCE.  101 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne, 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes  ; 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear ; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 

It  gives  us  inward  pain. 
But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our  courage  by  the  way ; 
While  each  in  expectation  lives, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain. 

And  sin  we  shall  be  free : 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reiga 
Through  all  eternity. 
14:0  Beneficence.  C.  M, 

FATHER  of  mercies,  send  thy  grace. 
All-powerful  from  above : 
To  form  in  our  obedient  souls. 
The  image  of  thy  love. 

2  Oh  may  our  sympathizing  breasts 
That  generous  pleasure  know, 
Freely  to  share  in  others'  joy, 
And  weep  for  others'  woe. 


102  RELIGIOUS    EXPEUIE:yCE. 

3  Whene'er  the  helpless  sons  of  grief 

In  low  distress  are  laid, 
Soft  be  our  hearts  their  pains  to  feel, 
And  swift  our  hands  to  aid. 

4  So  Jesus  looked  on  dying  man, 

When  throned  above  the  skies  ; 
And,  midst  the  glories  of  his  state, 
Felt  his  compassion  rise. 

1  4: 1       Resignation  to  the  Will  of  God.         C.  M, 

IT  is  the  Lord — enthroned  in  light, 
Whose  claims  are  all  divine; 
Who  has  an  undisputed  right 
To  govern  me  and  mine. 

2  It  is  the  Lord — should  I  distrust. 

Or  contradict  his  will, 
Who  cannot  do  what  is  unjust, 
And  must  be  righteous  still  1 

3  It  is  the  Lord — who  gives  me  all 

My  wealth,  my  friends,  my  ease ; 
And  of  his  bounties  may  recall 
Whatever  part  he  please. 

4  It  is  the  Lord —  who  can  sustain 

Beneath  the  heaviest  load, 
From  whom  assistance  I  obtain. 
To  tread  the  thorny  road. 

5  It  is  the  Lord — my  covenant  God, 

Thrice  blessed  be  his  name ;       [blood, 
Whose   gracious    promise,   sealed  with 
Must  ever  be  the  same. 


REIIGIOUS    EXPERIENCE.  103 

J  4:2  Submission  under  various  Ills  of  Life.  C  M. 

THROUGH  all  the  downward  tracts  of 
God's  watchful  eye  surveys  ;    [time, 
0  who  so  wise  to  choose  our  lot. 
And  regulate  our  ways  1 

2  I  cannot  doubt  his  bounteous  love, 

Unmeasurably  kind ; 
To  his  unerring,  gracious  will, 
Be  every  wish  resigned. 

3  Good  when  he  gives,  supremely  good, 

Nor  less,  when  he  denies  ; 
E'en  crosses,  from  his  sovereign  hand. 
Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

4  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  divine, 

My  God,  inscribe  my  name ; 
There  let  it  fill  some  humble  place, 
Beneath  my  Lord,  the  Lamb. 

1  'J:  3  Submission.  C.  M. 

SUBMISSIVE  to  thy  will,  my  God, 
I  all  to  thee  resign, 
And  bow  before  thy  chastening  rod ; 
I  mourn,  but  not  repine. 

2  Why  should  my  foolish  heart  complain. 

When  wisdom,  truth  and  love 
Direct  the  stroke,  inflict  the  pain. 
And  point  to  joys  above  ] 

3  How  short  are  all  my  sufferings  here, 

How  needful  every  cross ! 


104  BELIGIOUS    EXPERIENCE. 

Away,  my  unbelieving  fear, 
Nor  call  my  gain,  my  loss. 

4  Then  give,  dear  Lord,  or  take  away, 
I  '11  bless  thy  sacred  name ; 
My  Jesus,  yesterday,  to-day, 
For  ever  is  the  same ! 

1 44:  Slothfulness  lamented.  C.  M, 

MY  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so  1 
x^wake,  my  sluggish  soul ; 
Nothing  has  half  thy  work  to  do. 
Yet  nothing's  half  so  dull. 

2  The  little  ants,  for  one  poor  grain, 

Labour  and  toil  and  strive ; 
Yet  we,  who  have  a  heaven  to  obtain, 
How  negligent  we  live  ! 

3  We,  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands, 

And  stars  their  courses  move ; 
We,  for  whose  guard  the  angel  bands 
Come  flying  from  above : 

4  We,  for  whom  God  the  Son  came  down 

And  laboured  for  our  good, 
Jiow  careless  to  secure  that  crown 
He  purchased  with  his  blood ! 

5  Lord,  shall  we  lie  so  sluggish  still. 

And  never  act  our  parts  ] 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come  and  fill, 
And  wake,  and  warm  our  hearts. 


BELIGIOTJS    EXPERIEJiTCE.  105 

6  Then  shall  our  active  spirits  move, 
Upward  our  souls  shall  rise ; 
With  hands  of  faith  and  wings  of  love. 
We  '11  fly  and  take  the  prize. 

1  4l5  CaW  to  Backsliders.  L.  M. 

RETURN,  O  wanderer,  return, 
And  seek  an  injured  Father's  face$ 
Those  new  desires  that  in  thee  bum, 
Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

2  Return,  O  wanderer,  return  ; 

God  hears  thy  deep  repentant  sigh ; 
He  sees  thy  softened  spirit  mourn, 
When  no  intruding  ear  is  nigh. 

3  Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 
Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live ; 
Go  to  his  feet,  and  joy  to  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

4  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 
And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear; 

'Tis  God  who  says,  "  No  longer  mourn," 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 

1 46  T'Ae  Backslider  returning.  C.  M. 

HOW  oft,  alas  !  this  wretched  heart 
Has  wandered  from  the  Lord ! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart. 
Forgetful  of  his  word ! 

2  Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls,  "Return: 
Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come  ] 


106  RELIGIOUS    EXPERIEKCE. 

My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn  ; 
O  !  take  the  wanderer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou,  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  1 
And  shall  a  pardoned  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  1 

4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  power, 

How  glorious,  how  divine  ! 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 

r>  Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet. 
Dear  Saviour,  I  adore ; 
0 !  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 


14:7     Warning  against  Self-Conjldence.       S.  M, 

BEWARE  of  Peter's  word, 
Nor  confidently  saj'-, 
*'  I  never  will  deny  the  Lord," 
But  -'  grant  I  never  may." 

2  Man's  wisdom  is  to  seek 

His  strength  in  God  alone; 
And  e'en  an  angel  would  be  weak, 
Who  trusted  in  his  own. 

3  Retreat  beneath  his  wings, 

And  in  his  grace  confide ; 
This  more  exalts  the  King  of  kings 
Than  all  your  works  beside. 


RELIGIOUS    EXPEUIBKCE.  107 

4  In  Jesus  is  our  store ; 

Grace  issues  from  his  throne ; 
Whoever  says,  "  I  want  no  more," 
Confesses  he  has  none. 

148  Seeking  Assurance.  7s, 

Try  IS  a  point  I  long  to  know, 
JL    Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought. 
Do  I  love  the  Lord,  or  no  1 
Am  I  his,  or  am  I  not  1 

2  Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain, 

Prayer  a  task  and  burden  prove, 
Every  trifle  give  me  pain, 
If  I  knew  a  Saviour's  love  ? 

3  When  I  turn  my  eyes  within, 

All  is  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild ; 
Filled  with  unbelief  and  sin. 
Can  I  deem  myself  a  child  ] 

4  Lord,  decide  the  doubtful  case, 

Thou  who  art  thy  people's  Sun; 
Shine  upon  thy  work  of  grace, 
If  it  be  indeed  begun. 

5  Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more, 

If  I  love  at  all,  I  pray ; 
If  I  have  not  loved  before-, 
Help  me  to  begin  to-day. 

149  "  Lord,  is  it  ip^  C.  M. 

WHO  would  not  join  the  fervent  cry  i 
Who  would  not  seek  thy  face  1 


108  BEHGIOUS    EXPERIENCE. 

And  say,  My  Saviour !  is  it  I 
Who  shall  refuse  thy  grace  ? 

2  Shall  I  a  hardened  sinner  prove  ? 

Shall  I  thy  favour  spurn  ? 
Is  my  young  heart  too  proud  to  move, 
Too  obstinate  to  turnl 

3  Forbid  it,  Lord,  we  humbly  pray, 

And  take  us  for  thine  own ; 

We  would  not  live  another  day. 

With  such  a  heart  of  stone. 

4  0  let  not  one  before  thee  now, 

Thy  dreadful  vengeance  meet ; 
Bat  make  the  boldest  of  us  boAV 
Repenting  at  thy  feet. 

f  OO  Fears  dismissed,  C.  M. 

YE  trembling  souls,  dismiss  your  fears, 
Be  mercy  all  your  theme ; 
Mercy,  which  like  a  river  flows 
In  one  perpetual  stream. 

^  Fear  not  the  powers  of  earth,  and  hell ; 
God  will  those  powers  restrain ; 
His  arm  shall  all  their  rage  repel, 
And  make  their  eiforts  vain. 

3  Fear  not  the  want  of  outward  good ; 

For  his  he  will  provide ; 
Grant  them  supplies  of  daily  food. 
And  give  them  heaven  beside. 

4  Fear  not  that  he  will  e'er  forsake, 

Or  leave  his  work  undone ; 


RELIGIOUS    EXPERIENCE.  109 

He's  faithful  to  his  promises, 
And  faithfal  to  his  Son. 

5  Fear  not  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 
Or  death's  tremendous  sting; 
He  will  from  endless  wrath  preserve, 
To  endless  glory  bring. 

151  Jl  Peaceful  Mind.  C.  M. 

Fx\THER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  the  throne  of  grace. 
Let  this  petition  rise  : — 

2  Give  me  a  calm  and  thankful  heart, 
From  every  murmur  free  ; 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  let  me  live  to  thee. 

8  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine, 
My  life  and  death  attend ; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 

1^^         Deliverances  Acknowledged.  L.  M. 

GOD  of  my  life,  whose  gracious  power 
Through  varied  deaths  my  soul  hath 
Or  turned  aside  the  fatal  hour,  [led, 

Or  lifted  up  my  sinking  head, — 

2  In  all  my  ways  thy  hand  I  own, 
Thy  ruling  providence  I  see ; 
Assist  me  still  my  course  to  run. 
And  still  direct  my  paths  to  thee. 


110  KELIGIOtJS    EXl-ERIEXCK. 

3  Whither,  O,  whither  should  I  fly, 
But  to  my  loving  Father's  breast, 
Secure  within  thine  arms  to  lie, 
And  safe  beneath  thy  wings  to  rest ! 

1^3  Doctrines  of  Grace.  C.  M. 

LET  me,  my  Saviour  and  my  God, 
On  sovereign  grace  rely ; 
And  own  'tis  free  because  bestowed 
On  one  so  vile  as  I. 

2  Election!  'tis  a  word  divine: 

For,  Lord,  I  plainly  see, 
Had  not  thy  choice  preceded  mine, 
I  ne'er  had  chosen  thee. 

3  For  perseverance,  strength  I  've  none, 

But  would  on  this  depend. 
That  Jesus,  having  loved  his  own, 
Will  love  them  to  the  end. 

4  Empty  and  bare,  I  come  to  thee 

For  righteousness  divine  : 
O  !  may  thy  glorious  merits  be, 
By  imputation,  mine. 

5  Free  grace  alone  can  wipe  the  tears 

From  my  lamenting  eyes  ; 
And  raise  my  soul,  from  guilty  fears. 
To  joy  that  never  dies. 

6  Free  grace  can  death  itself  outbrave. 

And  take  the  sting  away ; 
Can  sinners  to  the  utmost  save, 
And  give  them  victory. 


lU 


PRAYER. 


154:  What  is  Prayer?  CM. 

PRAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
Unuttered  or  expressed ; 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear ; 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try ; 
Prayer  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice 

Returning  from  his  ways  ; 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice. 
And  say — "  Behold,  he  prays." 

155  Prayer.  7s,  &  6s. 

GO,  when  the  morning  shine th, 
Go,  when  the  noon  is  bright; 
Go,  when  the  eve  declineth, 
Go,  in  the  hush  of  night ; 
Go  with  pure  mind  and  feeling. 
Fling  earthly  thoughts  away. 
And  in  thy  closet  kneeling, 
Do  thou  in  earnest  pray. 


112  rnATER. 

2  Remember  all  who  love  thee, 

All  who  are  loved  by  thee ; 
Pray  for  all  those  who  hate  thee, 

If  any  such  there  be  ; 
Then  for  thyself  in  meekness, 

A  blessing  humbly  claim, 
And  link  with  each  petition, 

Thy  great  Redeemer's  name. 

3  Or,  if  'tis  e'er  denied  thee. 

In  solitude  to  pray, 
Should  holy  thoughts  come  o'er  thee, 

When  friends  are  round  thy  way ; 
Even  the  silent  breathings 

Of  thy  spirit  raised  above. 
Will  reach  his  throne  of  glory. 

Who  is  Mercy,  Truth,  and  Love. 

i  Oh  !  not  a  joy  or  blessing 

With  this  can  we  compare — 
The  power  that  he  hath  given  us. 

To  pour  our  souls  in  prayer. 
Whene'er  thou  pin'st  in  sadness, 

Before  His  footstool  fall, 
And  remember  in  thy  gladness 

His  grace  who  gave  thee  all. 

E50  Encouragement  to  Prayer.  7s, 

COME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer; 
He  himself  has  bid  thee  pray. 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee  nay. 


PIIATER.  113 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King, 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring ; 
For  his  grace  and  power  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

3  With  my  burden  I  begin, 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin  ; 
Let  thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt. 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

4  Lord '  I  come  to  thee  for  rest, 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 
There  thy  blood-bought  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

5  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 

Let  me  die  thy  people's  death. 

157  ^elP  io  Prayer.  S.  M. 

LORD,  help  us  as  we  pray. 
To  come  with  hearts  sincere, 
And  as  we  run  in  wisdom's  way, 
To  seek  thy  blessing  here. 

2  Lord,  help  us  as  we  sing, 

To  mean  the  words  we  use, 
And  not  to  mock  our  heavenly  King, 
And  all  his  love  abuse. 

3  Lord,  help  us  as  we  hear. 

To  treasure  up  thy  truth, 
That  we  may  live  in  holy  fear, 
And  shun  the  sins  of  youth. 
8 


114  PRATER. 

4  Lord,  help  us  while  we  live, 

Thy  servants  to  abide ; 
The  aid  of  thy  good  Spirit  give ; 
In  mercy  be  our  Guide. 

5  Lord,  help  us  when  we  die, 

To  reach  yon  heavenly  shore, 
That  we  with  angel  hosts  on  high 
May  praise  thee  evermore. 

158  Lord's  Prayer.  S.  M.  D. 

OUR  heavenly  Father,  hear 
The  prayer  we  offer  now  ; 
Thy  name  be  hallowed  far  and  near. 

To  thee  all  nations  bow ; 
Thy  kingdom  come ;  thy  will 

On  earth  be  done  in  love, 
As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfil 
Thy  perfect  law  above. 

2  Our  daily  bread  supply, 

While  by  thy  word  we  live ; 
The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 

Forgive,  as  we  forgive ; 
From  dark  temptation's  power, 

From  Satan's  wiles  defend ; 
Deliver  in  the  evil  hour, 

And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

3  Thine,  then,  for  ever  be 

Glory  and  power  divine ; 
The  sceptre,  throne,  and  majesty 
Of  heaven  and  earth  are  thine. 


PRATEH.  115 

Thus  humbly  taught  to  pray, 

By  thy  beloved  Son, 
Through  him  we  come  to  thee  and  say. 

All  for  his  sake  be  done. 

\59  Lord's  Prayer.  6s,  &  5s. 

OUR  Father  in  heaven, 
We  hallow  thy  name ; 
May  thy  kingdom  holy 

On  earth  be  the  same. 
O  give  to  us  daily 

Our  portion  of  bread : 
It  is  from  thy  bounty 
That  all  must  be  fed. 

2  Forgive  our  transgressions, 

And  teach  us  to  know 
That  humble  compassion 

Which  pardons  each  foe  : 
Keep  us  from  temptation, 

From  weakness  and  sin, 
And  thine  be  the  glory 

For  ever — Amen. 
100  The  Mercy-seat.  CM. 

APPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat, 
Where  Jesus  answers  prayer ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

3  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

With  this  I  venture  nigh  ; 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  thee, 
And  such,  0  Lord !  am  I. 


116  PHATEn. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 
By  wars  without  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place, 

That,  sheltered  near  thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him  thou  hast  died. 

5.  0  wondrous  love  !  to  bleed  and  die, 
To  bear  the  cross  and  shame ; 
That  guilty  sinners  such  as  I 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  name  ! 

lOl  Prayer  for  God's  Presence.  C  M, 

O  COULD  I  find  from  day  to  day 
A  nearness  to  my  God  ! 
Then  should  my  hours  glide  sweet  away, 
And  lean  upon  his  word. 

2  Lord,  I  desire  with  thee  to  live 

Anew  from  day  to  day, 
In  joys  the  world  can  never  give, 
Nor  ever  take  away. 

3  0  Jesus,  come  and  rule  my  heart,  * 

And  make  me  wholly  thine. 

That  I  may  never  more  depart. 

Nor  grieve  thy  love  divine. 

4  Thus  till  my  last  expiring  breath, 

Thy  goodness  I  '11  adore  ; 
And  when  my  flesh  dissolves  in  death, 
My  soul  shall  love  thee  more. 


PRATEE.  117 

162  Watch  and  Pray.  S.  M. 

MY  soul,  be  on  thy  guard, 
Ten  thousand  foes  arise ; 
And  hosts  of  sins  are  pressing  hard. 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  0  !  watch,  and  fight  and  pray, 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er ; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 

Nor  once  at  ease  sit  down ;  ' 

Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done, 
'Till  thou  hast  got  the  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God ; 
He  '11  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath. 
Up  to  his  blest  abode. 

163  How  to  pray  aright.  S,  M, 

I  OFTEN  say  my  prayers, 
But  do  I  ever  pray  ] 
Or  do  the  wishes  of  my  heart 
Suggest  the  words  I  say  ] 

2  'Tis  useless  to  implore. 

Unless  I  feel  my  need  : 
Unless  'tis  from  a  sense  of  want 
That  all  my  prayers  proceed. 

3  I  may  as  well  kneel  down 

And  worship  gods  of  stone, 


118  PRATER. 

As  offer  to  the  living  God 
A  prayer  of  words  alone. 

4-  For  words  without  the  heart 
The  Lord  will  never  hear ; 
Nor  will  he  ever  those  regard 
Whose  prayers  are  insincere. 

5  Lord  !  teach  me  what  I  want, 
And  teach  me  how  to  pray ; 
Nor  let  me  e'er  implore  thy  grace, 
Not  feeling  what  I  say. 

1  04.  P'i'ay  and  never  Faint.  S.  M. 

JESUS,  who  knows  full  well 
The  heart  of  every  saint, 
Invites  us  all  our  griefs  to  tell, 
To  pray  and  never  faint. 

2  He  bows  his  gracious  ear. 

We  never  plead  in  vain ; 
Yet  we  must  wait  till  he  appear, 
And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

3  Though  unbelief  suggest, 

Why  should  we  longer  wait  ? 
He  bids  us  never  give  him  rest, 
But  be  importunate. 

4  Then  let  us  earnest  be. 

And  never  faint  in  prayer, 
He  loves  our  importunity, 
And  makes  our  cause  his  care. 


pratbh.  1 19 

1  60  Exhortation  to  Prayer.  L.  M. 

WHAT  various  hindrances  we  meet, 
In  coming  to  a  mercy-seat ! 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer, 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there] 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darkened  cloud  with- 
Prayer  climbs  tlie  ladder  Jacob  saw ;  [draw, 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 
Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight ; 
Prayer  makes    the    Christian's    armour 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees  [bright ; 
The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  Have  you  no  words  1  ah,  think  again ; 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain. 
And  fill  your  fellow-creature's  ear, 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

6  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent. 
To  heaven  in  supplication  sent; 
Your  cheerful  song  -vyould  oftener  be, 
"  Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  me !" 

1  66        ■^<"*'^)  ^^'^cA  MS  how  to  Pray.  S.  M. 

LORD,  teach  us  how  to  pray, 
And  give  us  hearts  to  ask ; 
Or  all  we  think,  or  do,  or  say, 
Will  be  a  tiresome  task. 

2  Thy  Holy  Spirit  send. 
Our  bosoms  to  inspire ; 


120  PRATER. 

Then  shall  our  praise  to  thee  ascend, 
With  pure  and  warm  desire.  >  i 

3  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 

Present  our  praj'ers  above ; 
And  spread  abroad,  o'er  all  thou  seest. 
The  mantle  of  thy  love. 

4  Teach  us  to  find  our  bliss 

In  earnest,  fervent  prayer ; 
For  where  we  pray  our  Saviour  is, 
And  bliss  is  only  there. 

167  Prayer.  C.  M, 

ADMITTED    where    thy    truths    are 
While  pious  hearts  adore  ;    [taught, 
Father  in  heaven !  my  spirit  ought 
Thy  blessing  to  implore. 

2  Instruct  my  ignorance,  I  pray ; 

My  wayward  passions  tame ; 
From  every  folly  guard  my  way, 
From  every  sin  reclaim. 

3  With  humble  awe  thy  power  I  see, 

Thy  boundless  mercy  sing. 
Few  words  become  a  child  like  me 
Before  so  great  a  King. 

4  Teach  me  thy  precepts  to  fulfil. 

To  trust  in  him  who  died, 
To  yield  submission  to  his  will, 
For  all  is  vain  beside. 


PRAT  En.  121 

168  Sincerity  in  Prayer.  C.  M, 

WHEN  daily  I  kneel  down  to  pray, 
As  I  am  taught  to  do, 
God  does  not  care  for  what  I  say, 
Unless  I  feel  it  too. 

2  Yet  foolish  thoughts  my  heart  beguile; 

And  when  I  pray  or  sing, 
I  'm  often  thinking  all  the  while 
About  some  other  thing. 

3  O  let  me  never,  never  dare 

To  act  a  trifler's  part, 
Oi*  t-hink  that  God  will  hear  a  prayer 
That  comes  not  from  the  heart. 

4  But  if  I  make  his  ways  my  choice, 

As  holy  children  do, 
Then,  while  I  seek  him  with  my  voice, 
My  heart  will  love  him  too. 

109         Prayer  for  Ouidance.    8s,  7s,  &  4s, 

GUIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah ! 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land: 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty, 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand : 

Bread  of  heaven ! 
Feed  me  now  and  evermore. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain. 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow ; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 


122  PRATEH. 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through : 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  Strength  and  Shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside : 
Thou  of  death  and  hell  the  Conqueror, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

170  For  Outdance  and  Protection.         C.  M. 

G<  OD  of  our  fathers  !  by  whose  hand 
r  Thy  people  still  are  blest. 
Be  with  us  through  our  pilgrimage, 
Conduct  us  to  our  rest. 

2  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life, 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide  : 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread,  , 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

3  O  spread  thy  sheltering  wings  around. 

Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

4  Such  blessings  from  thy  gracious  hand 

Our  humble  prayers  implore ; 
And  thou,  the  Lord,  shalt  be  our  God, 
And  portion  evermore. 

171  Prayer  for  Guidance.  C.   M . 

Othat  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
To  keep  his  statutes  still ! 


PRATEH. 


123 


01  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 

To  know  and  do  his  will ! 
I  O !  send  thy  Spirit  down  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart ; 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 

Nor  act  the  liar's  part. 

3  From  vanity  turn  off  my  eyes ; 

Let  no  corrupt  design, 
Nor  covetous  desires  arise 
Within  this  soul  of  mine. 

4  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere : 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

5  My  soul  hath  gone  too  far  astray, 

My  feet  too  often  slip  ; 
Yet,  since  I  've  not  forgot  thy  way, 
Restore  thy  wandering  sheep. 

6  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands, 

'Tis  a  delightful  road ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  nor  heart,  nor  hands 
Offend  against  my  God. 

I  ^^Prayerfor  the  Graces  of  the  Spirit.Bs,  &  7s. 

LOVE  divine,  all  love  excelling, 
Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down ; 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 
Jesus,  thou  art  all  compassion. 
Pure,  unbounded  love  thou  art ; 


124  PRAYEH. 

Visit  ns  with  thy  salvation, 
Enter  every  longing  heart. 

2  Breathe,  0  !  breathe  thy  loving  Spirit, 

Into  every  troubled  breast ; 
Let  us  all  in  thee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  thy  promised  rest : 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning, 

Alpha  and  Omega  be, 
End  of  faith,  as  its  beginning, 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty. 

3  Come,  almighty  to  deliver. 

Let  us  now  thy  life  receive, 
Suddenly  return,  and  never. 

Never  more  thy  temples  leave. 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing, 

Serve  thee  as  thine  hosts  above ; 
Pray,  and  praise  thee  without  ceasing, 

Glory  in  thy  precious  love. 

4  Finish  then  thy  new  creation, 

Pure,  unspotted  may  we  be  : 
Let  us  see  our  whole  salvation 

Perfectly  secured  by  thee  : 
Changed  from  glory  into  glory 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place; 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  thee, 

liost  in  wonder,  love  and  praise. 


FKAISZ  AITD  TnAJrKSGIVINS.  125 


PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING. 

173         Ood's  Condescension  praised.  C.  M, 

ANGELS  adore  thee,  and  rejoice, 
Such  praise  to  thee  belongs ; 
But  w-ilt  thou  hear  my  feeble  voice, 
Amid  their  lofty  songs  1 

2  My  feeble  powers  can  never  rise 

To  praise  thee  as  I  ought : 
For  thou  art  great,  and  good,  and  wise, 
Beyond  my  highest  thought. 

3  In  heaven,  thy  glories,  Lord,  resound, 

And  children  join  the  song : 
And  0  may  I  at  last  be  found 
Among  that  happy  throng ! 

4  There  we  shall  better  praises  bring, 

x\nd  raise  our  voices  higher ; 
Angels  will  teach  us  how  to  sing, 
And  we  shall  never  tire. 

1  T4:  Adoring  Christ.  8s,  &  7s. 

MAY  I  love  thee  and  adore  thee, 
0  thou  bleeding,  dying  Lamb ; 
Teach  my  heart  to  bow  before  thee, 
Kindle  there  a  sacred  flame. 

2  Teach  me  what  I  am  by  nature. 

How  to  lift  my  thoughts  on  high ; 


126  PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVIXG. 

Teach  me,  O  thou  great  Creator, 
How  to  live  and  how  to  die. 

fyS  Invitation  to  praise  C.  M, 

COME,  let  us  join  the  hosts  above, 
Now  in  our  youthful  days  ; 
Remember  our  Creator's  love, 
And  lisp  our  Father's  praise. 

2  His  Majesty  will  not  despise 

The  day  of  feeble  things  ; 
Grateful  the  songs  of  children  rise, 
And  please  the  King  of  kings. 

3  He  loves  to  be  remembered  thus, 

And  honoured  for  his  grace  ; 

Out  of  the  mouths  of  babes  like  us 

His  wisdom  calls  forth  praise. 

4  Glory  to  God,  and  praise  and  power, 

Honour  and  thanks  be  given; 
Children  and  cherubim  adore 
The  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven. 

1.70  God^s  Ooodness  praised.  JQ,.  M. 

PRAISED  be  the  Lord,  that  love  is  shed, 
In  heavenly  blessings  on  our  head ; 
He  calls  the  young  to  seek  his  face. 
And  bids  them  know  his  wondrous  grace. 

2  The  hungry  soul  his  goodness  feeds, 
His  feeble  flock  he  gently  leads. 
Deigns  in  his  arms  the  young  to  bear, 
And  makes  them  his  peculiar  care. 


PHAISE  AKD  THATfKSGIVIITG.  127 

1  7  7  Praise  to  Christ.  C.   M. 

COME,  happy  children,  come  and  raise 
Yoiir  voice  with  one  accord ; 
Come,  sing  the  cheerful  song  of  praise, 
And  bless  your  Saviour  Lord. 

&  Sing  of  the  wonders  of  his  grace, 
Who  pardons  all  your  sin, 
And  says  that  such  as  seek  his  face, 
Shall  life  eternal  win. 

3  Sing  of  the  wonders  of  his  love, 

And  praise  and  glory  give, 
To  him  who  left  his  throne  above, 
And  died  that  you  might  live. 

4  Sing  of  the  wonders  of  his  truth, 

And  read  in  every  page, 
The  promise  made  to  earliest  youth, 
Fulfilled  to  latest  age. 

5  Sing  of  the  wonders  of  his  power, 

Who  with  his  own  right  arm, 
Upholds  and  keeps  you  every  hour, 
And  shields  your  soul  from  harm. 

6  Sing  of  the  wonders  of  his  name, 

And  Jesus  Christ  adore  ; 
Him  for  your  Lord  and  God  proclaim. 
And  praise  him  evermore. 

J  y  §  Invitation  to  praise.  C.  M 

COME,  children,  let  us  Jesus  praise, 
His  holy  name  adore ; 


128  PRAISE  AXD  THAXKSGIVlirG. 

0  let  us  love  him  all  our  days, 
And  praise  him  evermore. 

2  'Twas  Jesus  who,  the  Lord  of  all, 

For  us  became  so  poor ; 
'Twas  Jesus  raised  us  from  the  fall, — 
O  praise  him  evermore. 

3  'Twas  Jesus  who  did  bleed  and  die 

When  all  our  sins  he  bore ; 
'Tis  Jesus  pleads  for  us  on  high, — 
O  praise  him  evermore. 

4  'Tis  Jesus,  to  prepare  a  place 

For  us,  is  gone  before ; 
*Tis  Jesus  bids  us  seek  his  face,— 
0  praise  him  evermore. 
170  Praise  for  Health.  S.  M, 

HOW  gracious  is  my  God, 
Who  gives  me  more  than  wealth; 
And  more  than  mortals  could  bestow 
The  precious  gift  of  health. 

2  That  health  I  would  devote 

To  spread  his  praise  abroad, 
And  would  my  youthful  hours  employ 
To  love  and  serve  my  God. 

3  How  many  children  lie 

On  beds  of  grief  and  pain  ; 
They  hope  and  Avait  for  health  and  ease. 
But  wait  and  hope  in  vain. 

4  0  may  I  ne'er  forget 

My  God  so  good  and  kind, 


PRAISE  ASV  THANKSGIVING.  129 

But  serve  him  with  my  every  power 
Of  body  and  of  mind. 

ISO  Ood''s  Goodness  praised,  C.   M, 

LORD,  I  would  own  thy  tender  care, 
And  all  thy  love  to  me ; 
The  food  I  eat,  the  clothes  I  wear, 
Are  all  bestowed  by  thee. 

2  'Tis  thou  preservest  me  from  death 

And  danger  every  hour ; 
I  cannot  draw  another  breath, 
Unless  thou  give  me  power. 

3  My  health,  and  friends,  and  parents  dear 

To  me  by  God  are  given ; 
I  have  not  any  blessing  here, 
But  what  is  sent  from  heaven. 

4  Such  goodness,  Lord,  and  constant  care, 

A  child  can  ne'er  repay ; 
But  may  it  be  my  daily  prayer 
To  love  thee  and  obey. 

181  Special  Mercy  praised.  CM. 

WHENE'ER  I  take  my  walks  abroad, 
How  many  poor  I  see  ! 
What  shall  I  render  to  my  God 
For  all  his  gifts  to  me  1 

2  Not  more  than  others  I  deserve. 
Yet  God  hath  given  me  more ; 
For  1  have  food  while  others  starve, 
Or  beg  from  door  to  door. 


130  PRAISE  AJfD  THASKSGIVIKG. 

3  While  some  poor  wretches  scarce  can  teil 

Where  they  may  lay  their  head, 
I  have  a  home  wherein  to  dwell, 
And  rest  upon  my  bed. 

4  While  others  early  learn  to  swear, 

And  curse,  and, lie,  and  steal; 
Lord,  I  am  taught  thy  name  to  fear, 
And  do  thy  holy  will. 

5  Are  these  thy  farours,  day  by  day, 

To  me  above  the  resti 
Then  let  me  love  thee  more  than  they. 
And  strive  to  serve  thee  best. 

1  8S  Praise  for  Mercies.  L.  M. 

G1  REAT  God,  to  thee  m)'  voice  I  raise, 
r  To  thee  my  youngest  hours  belong; 
I  would  begin  my  life  with  praise, 
Till  growing  years  improve  the  song, 

2  'Tis  to  thy  sovereign  grace  I  owe, 
That  I  was  born  on  Christian  ground ; 
Where  streams  of  heavenly  mercy  flow, 
And  words  of  sweet  salvation  sound. 

3  Thy  glorious  promises,  O  Lord, 
Kindle  my  hopes,  and  my  desire ; 
While  all  the  preachers  of  thy  word 
Warn  me  to  escape  eternal  fire. 

4  Thy  praise  shall  still  employ  my  breath, 
Since  thou  hast  marked  my  M-ay  to  heaven ; 
Nor  will  I  run  the  road  to  death, 

And  waste  the  blessings  thou  hast  given. 


FRATSE  AND  THANKSOIVIITG.  131 

183  Worthy  the  Lamh.  6,4. 

G1  LORY  to  God  on  high  ! 
r  Let  heaven  and  earth  reply, 
"  Praise  ye  his  name  !" 
Angels,  his  love  adore, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore ; 
Saints,  sing  for  evermore, 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb  !" 

2  Join  all  the  ransomed  race. 
Our  Lord  and  God  to  bless ; 

Praise  ye  his  name. 
In  him  we  will  rejoice, 
Making  a  cheerful  noise, 
Shouting,  with  heart  and  voice, 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb  !" 

3  Soon  must  we  change  our  place, 
Yet  will  we  never  cease 

Praising  his  name ; 
Still  Avill  we  tribute  bring; 
Hail  him  our  gracious  King ; 
And,  through  all  ages,  sing, 

'•  Worthy  the  Lamb  !" 

£  84:  Praise  for  Privileges.  C.  M, 

I  THANK  the  goodness  and  the  grace 
Which  on  my  birth  have  smiled, 
And  made  me  in  these  Christian  days, 
A  highly  favoured  child. 
2  I  was  not  born,  as  thousands  are, 
Where  Jesus  is  unknown, 


132  PRAISE  AKD  THAXKS&ITITTG. 

And  taught  to  pray  a  useless  prayer 
To  blocks  of  wood  or  stone. 

3  I  was  not  born  without  a  home, 

Or  in  a  broken  shed ; 
A  wretched  outcast,  taught  to  roam, 
And  steal  my  daily  bread. 

4  My  God !  I  thank  thee,  who  hast  planned 

A  better  lot  for  me  ; 
And  placed  me  in  this  happy  land, 
Where  I  may  hear  of  thee. 

185  Praise  for  Privileges.  L.  M. 

LORD,  I  ascribe  it  to  thy  grace. 
And  not  to  chance,  as  many  do, 
That  I  was  born  of  Christian  race, 
And  not  a  heathen  or  a  Jew. 

2  What  would  the  ancient  Jewish  kings 
And  Jewish  prophets  once  have  given. 
Could   they  have   heard   those   glorious 

things,  [heaven ! 

Which  Christ  revealed  and  brought  from 

3  How  glad  the  heathen  would  have  been, 
That  worshipped  idols,  wood,  and  stone. 
If  they  the  book  of  God  had  seen. 

Or  Jesus  and  his  gospel  known  ! 

4  Then  if  this  gospel  I  refuse, 

How  shall  I  e'er  lift  up  mine  eyes  ? 
For  all  the  Gentiles  and  the  Jews 
Against  me  will  in  judgment  rise. 


PRAISE  AND  THANKSOIVINO.  133 

186  Praise  to  the  Redeemer.  S.  M. 

AWAKE,  and  sing  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb; 
Wake  every  heart,  and  every  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love, 

Sing  of  his  rising  power; 
Sing  how  he  intercedes  above 
For  those  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3  Sing  on  your  heavenly  way, 

Ye  ransomed  sinners,  sing ; 
Sing  on,  rejoicing  every  day. 
In  Christ  the  eternal  King. 

4  Soon  shall  we  hear  him  say, 

"Ye  blessed  children,  come!'* 
Soon  will  he  call  us  hence  away, 
And  take  his  wanderers  home. 

187  Grateful  Recollection.         8s,  &  7s, 

COME,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace ; 
Streams  of  mercy  never  ceasing. 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 
Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above  ; 
Praise  the  mount — O  !  fix  me  on  it, 
Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

2  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  thy  help  I  'm  come ; 


134  PRAISE  a:nd  tha?«k:sgiving. 

And  I  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home. 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 
He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger. 

Interposed  with  precious  blood. 
3  0 !  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I  'm  constrained  to  be  ! 
Let  that  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee. 
Prone  to  wander.  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love ; 
Here's  my  heart,  Lord,  take  aiid  seal  it, 

Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above. 

1*8  S  Triumph  in  Christ.  C.  M. 

IN  every  trouble,  sharp  and  strong, 
My  soul  to  Jesus  flies  ; 
My  anchor-hold  is  firm  in  him, 
When  swelling  billovrs  rise. 

2  His  comforts  bear  my  spirits  up, 

I  trust  a  faithful  God ; 
The  sure  foundation  of  my  hope 
Is  in  a  Saviour's  blood. 

3  Loud  hallelujahs  sing,  my  soul, 

To  thy  Redeemers  name  : 
In  joy,  in  sorrow,  life  and  death. 
His  love  is  still  the  same. 

180  Praise  for  Redemption.  CM. 

COME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
With  angels  round  the  throne ; 


PBAISE  A>'D  THANKSGIVIJfG.  135 

Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,  they  cry, 

To  be  exalted  thus  ! 
Worthy  the  Lamb,  our  lips  reply. 
For  he  was  slain  for  us. 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honour  and  power  divine ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  thy  endless  praise. 

1  00       •^'^'■«  <^mid  the  Mountains.       6s,   &  5s, 

MORN  amid  the  mountains- 
Lovely  solitude  ! 
Gushing  streams  and  fountains 
Murmur,  "  God  is  good !" 

2  Now  the  glad  sun,  breaking, 

Pours  a  golden  flood ; 

Deepest  vales,  awaking, 

Echo,  "  God  is  good !" 

3  Hymns  of  praise  are  ringing 

Through  the  leafy  wood ; 

Songsters,  sweetly  singing, 

Warble,  "  God  is  good !" 

i  Wake,  and  join  the  chorus, 

Man,  with  soul  endued; 


136  PRAISE  AJfB  TUAKKSGIVIXO. 

He  whose  smile  is  o'er  us, 
God,  our  God,  is  good ! 

191  Praise  to  Christ.  8s,   &  7s. 

HARK,  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 
Sound  the  note  of  praise  above  ; 
Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices  ; 

Jesus  reigns,  the  God  of  love  : 
See,  he  sits  on  yonder  throne ; 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 

2  Jesus,  hail !  whose  glory  brightens 

All  above  and  gives  it  worth ; 
Lord  of  life,  thy  smile  enlightens, 

Cheers,  and  charms  thy  saints  on  earth ; 
When  we  think  of  love  like  thine, 

Lord,  we  own  it  love  divine. 

3  King  of  glory,  reign  for  ever, 

Thine  an  everlasting  crown ; 
Nothing  from  thy  love  shall  sever 

Those  whom  thou  hast  made  thine  own ; 
Happy  objects  of  thy  grace, 

Destined  to  behold  thy  face. 

4  Saviour,  hasten  thine  appearing ; 

Bring,  O  bring  the  glorious  day. 
When,  the  awful  summons  hearing. 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away ! 
Then  with  golden  harps  we  '11  sing, 

"  Glory,  glory  to  our  King." 


YOUTHFUL    PIETT.  137 


YOUTHFUL  PIETY. 


1.9^       Youth  the  Season  for  Religion.         C.  M, 

rri HOUGH  I  am  young,  I  have  a  soul 
X     The  world  can  never  buy; 
And  while  eterucfl  ages  roll, 
It  Will  not,  cannot  die. 

2  For  it  must  soar  to  worlds  on  high, 

Where  happy  spirits  dwell ; 
Or,  buried  with  the  wicked,  lie 
Deep  in  the  grave  of  hell. 

3  The  soul  by  numerous  sins  defiled 

Can  never  enter  heaven. 

Till  God  and  it  be  reconciled, 

And  all  its  sins  forgiven  ; 

4  Till  it  be  pure  from  all  its  stains, 

In  perfect  righteousness ; 
Cleansed  by  the  Saviour's  dying  pains. 
Renewed  by  sovereign  grace. 

5  Pardon  and  cleanse  it,  God  of  grace  ! 

And  let  it  holy  be ; 
Arrayed  in  perfect  holiness, 
And  meet  to  dwell  with  thee. 

1  d3  ^"y  *^^  Truth.  7s,  &  6s. 

GO  thou,  in  life's  fair  morning, 
Go,  in  the  bloom  of  youth, 


138  TOUTHFT71,    PIETY. 

And  buy,  for  thy  adorning, 

The  precious  pearl  of  truth. 
Secure  this  heavenly  treasure 

And  bind  it  on  thy  heart, 
And  let  not  worldly  pleasure 

E'er  cause  it  to  depart. 

2  Go,  while  the  day-star  shineth, 

Go,  while  thy  heart  is  light, 
Go,  ere  thy  strength  d^clineth, 

While  every  sense  is  bright: 
Sell  all  thou  hast,  and  buy  it, 

'Tis  worth  all  earthly  things, 
Rubies,  and  gold,  and  diamonds, 

Sceptres,  and  crowns  of  kings. 

3  Go,  e'er  the  clouds  of  sorrow 

Steal  o'er  the  bloom  of  youth ; 
Defer  not  till  to-morrow. 

Go  now,  and  buy  the  truth. 
Go,  seek  thy  great  Creator, 

Learn  early  to  be  wise, 
Go,  place  upon  his  altar, 

A  morning  sacrifice ! 

194:  Early  will  I  seek  thee.  C.  M, 

NOW  that  my  journey's  just  begun, 
My  road  so  little  trod, 
I  'II  come  before  I  further  run. 
And  give  myself  to  God. 

2  What  sorrows  may  my  steps  attend, 
I  never  can  foretell : 


TOTTTHFrT,    PIETV.  139 

But  if  the  Lord  will  be  my  Friend, 
I  know  that  all  is  well. 

3  If  all  my  earthly  friends  should  die. 

And  leave  me  mourning  here, 
Since  God  can  hear  the  orphan's  cry, 
O  what  have  I  to  fear  ] 

4  If  I  am  poor,  he  can  supply. 

Who  has  my  table  spread ; 
Who  feeds  the  ravens  when  they  cry. 
And  fills  the  poor  with  bread. 

o  If  I  am  rich,  he  '11  guard  ray  heart, 
Temptation  to  withstand ; 
And  make  me  willing  to  impart 
The-  bounties  of  his  hand. 

6  But,  Lord,  whatever  grief  or  ill 
For  me  may  be  in  store. 
Make  me  submissive  to  thy  will. 
And  I  would  ask  no  more. 


\  Od       Importance  of  Early  Religion.  L.  M« 

NOW,  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood, 
Remember  your  Creator,  God  : 
Behold,  the  months  come  hastening  on. 
When  you  shall  say,  "  My  joys  are  gone.** 

2  Behold,  the  aged  sinner  goes. 
Laden  with  guilt  and  heavy  woes, 
Down  to  the  regions  of  the  dead. 
With  endless  curses  on  his  head. 


140  YOUTHFUL    PIETY. 

3  The  dust  returns  to  dust  again ; 
The  soul,  in  agonies  of  pain, 
Ascends  to  God,  not  there  to  dwell, 
But  hears  her  doom,  and  sinks  to  helL 

4  Eternal  King,  I  fear  thy  name ; 
Teach  me  to  know  how  frail  I  am ; 
And  when  my  soul  must  hence  remove, 
Give  me  a  mansion  in  thy  love. 

1^00         Remember  now  thy  Creator-  C.  M. 

REMEMBER  thy  Creator  now. 
In  these  thy  youthful  days ; 
He  will  accept  thine  earliest  vow ; 
He  loves  thine  earliest  praise. 

2  Remember  thy  Creator  now. 

Seek  him  while  he  is  near ; 
For  evil  days  will  come  when  thou 
Shalt  find  no  comfort  here. 

3  Remember  thy  Creator  now, 

His  willing  servant  be  ; 
Then,  when  thy  head  in  death  shall  bow, 
He  will  remember  thee. 

4  Almighty  God !  our  hearts  incline 

Thy  heavenly  voice  to  hear ; 
Let  all  our  future  days  be  thine, 
Devoted  to  thy  fear. 

I  07  FouiA  the  best  Time  to  serve  the  Lord.  C.  M. 

AMIDST  the  cheerful  bloom  of  youth, 
With  ardent  zeal  pursue 


TOrTHFUL    PIETY.  14, 

The  ways  of  piety  and  truth, 
With  death  and  heaven  in  view. 

2  Fair  wisdom's   paths   with    sweets   are 

And  pleasures  all  refined  ;       [strewed, 
There  joys  divine  are  shed  abroad, 
That  suit  the  immortal  mind. 

3  Youth  is  the  most  accepted  time, 

To  love  and  serve  the  Lord ; 
A  flower  presented  in  its  prime. 
Will  much  delight  afford. 

4  He  '11  crown  with  peace  your  rising  years, 

And  make  your  fruit  increase  ; 
Will  guide  you  through  this  vale  of  tears, 
And  bid  your  sorrows  cease. 

5  Give  him  the  morning  of  your  days. 

And  be  for  ever  blest ; 
*Tis  none  but  those  in  wisdom's  ways 
Enjoy  substantial  rest. 


198  Early  seek  God.  C.  AL 

IF  you  will  turn  away  from  sin. 
In  childhood's  early  day, 
The  Lord  will  make  you  pure  wilhm. 
And  take  your  guilt  away. 

2  He  '11  show  you  all  his  matchless  love, 
He  '11  make  you  heirs  of  light, 
And  give  you  grace,  that  you  may  prove 
Still  faithful  in  his  sight. 


142  TOtTTHFUL    PIETT^ 

3  He  'II  lead  you  in  the  pleasant  way 

Of  holiness  and  peace; 
And  guide  you  thus  to  endless  day. 
Where  sin  and  sorrow  cease. 

4  O  stay  not  in  the  road  to  death, 

But  to  the  Saviour  come ; 
And,  when  you  lose  life's  fleeting  breath, 
He  '11  send  and  take  you  home. 

199  Child  coming  to  Jesus.        8s,  &  7s, 

SUFFER  me  to  come  to  Jesus ; 
Mother  dear,  forbid  me  not ; 
By  his  blood  from  hell  he  frees  us, 
Makes  us  fair  without  a  spot. 

i  Suffer  me,  my  earthly  father, 
At  his  pierced  feet  to  fall ; 
Why  forbid  me  1  help  me  rather ; 
Jesus  is  my  all  i^a  all. 

3  Suffer  me  to  run  unto  him ; 

Gentle  sisters,  come  with  me ; 
Oh  !  that  all  I  love  but  knew  him, 
Then  my  home  a  heaven  would  be. 

4  Loving  playmates,  gay  and  smiling, 
.  Bid  me  not  forsake  the  cross  : 

Hard  to  bear  is  j^our  reviling. 
Yet  for  Jesus  all  is  dross. 

5  Yes,  the'  all  the  world  have  chid  me 
Father,  mother,  sister,  friend, 
Jesus  never  will  forbid  me, 

Jesus  loves  me  to  the  end. 


YOTTTHFUL    PIETT.  143 

6  Gentle  Shepherd,  on  thy  shoulder, 
Carry  me,  a  sinful  lamb; 
Give  me  faith  and  make  me  bolder, 
'Till  with  thee  in  heaven  I  am. 

300  Counsel  to  Youth.  L.  M. 

CHILDREN,  in  years  and  knowledge 
young. 
Your  parents'  hope,  your  parents'  joy. 
Attend  the  counsels  of  my  tongue, 
Let  pious  thoughts  your  minds  employ. 

2  If  you  desire  a  length  of  days, 

And  peace  to  crown  your  mortal  stat-e. 
Restrain  your  feet  from  impious  ways, 
Your  lips  from  slander  and  deceit. 

3  The  eyes  of  God  regard  his  saints, 
His  ears  are  open  to  their  cries ; 
He  sets  his  frowning  face  against 
The  sons  of  violence  and  lies. 

4  To  humble  souls  and  broken  hearts 
God  with  his  grace  is  ever  nigh ; 
Pardon  and  hope  his  love  imparts 
When  men  in  deep  contrition  lie. 

6  He  tells  their  tears,  he  counts  their  groans, 
His  Son  redeems  their  souls  from  death. 
His  Spirit  heals  their  broken  bones, 
His  praise  employs  their  tuneful  breath. 

30 1  ^^0^  <^'«  -^''^'^-  S.  M, 

MY  son,  know  thou  the  Lord, 
Thy  father's  God  obey ; 


144  TOUTHFUL    PIETY. 

Seek  his  protecting  care  by  night, 
His  guardian  hand  by  day. 

2  Call  while  he  may  be  found, 

And  seek  him  while  he  's  near ; 
Serve  him  Math  all  thy  heart  and  mind, 
And  worship  him  with  fear. 

3  If  thou  wilt  seek  his  face, 

He  '11  listen  to  thy  cry ; 
Then  shalt  thou  find  his  mercy  sure, 
His  grace  for  ever  nigh. 

4  But  if  thou  leave  thy  God, 

Nor  choose  the  path  to  heaven, 
Then  shalt  thou  perish  in  thy  sins, 
Nor  ever  "be  forgiven. 

303  Child's  Offering.  P.  M, 

WHAT  can  an  infant  do 
For  thee,  dearest  Lord  1 
All  thy  promises  are  true, 

In  thy  blessed  word. 
I  will  bring  my  heart, 
I  will  choose  the  better  part. 
Just  and  true  thou  art, 
Sure  thy  reward. 

2  Help  me  to  praise  thy  name 

While  I  still  am  young ; 
Let  me,  Lord,  thy  truth  proclaim 

With  my  infant  tongue 
Angels  from  the  skies 
Will  look  down  with  gladsome  eyes, 


TOtTTHFUI.    PIKTlJi  li^ 

"When  thy  praises  rise, 
By  infants  sung. 

3  Keep  us  in  peace  and  joy 

Through  all  childhood's  days; 

Let  each  little  girl  and  boy 
Travel  in  thy  ways. 

So  shall  we  be  free 

From  the  thorns  of  misery; 

Heaven  our  home  shall  be, 
Thine  all  the  praise. 

303  Early  Consecration.  C.  M, 

IN  the  bright  morn  of  life,  when  youth 
With  vital  ardour  glows, 
And  shines  in  all  the  fairest  charms 
That  beauty  can  disclose  ; 

2  Deep  in  thy  soul,  before  its  powers 

Are  yet  by  vice  enslaved. 
Be  thy  Creator's  glorious  name 
And  character  engraved  : 

3  Ere  yet  the  shades  of  sorrow  cloud 

The  sunshine  of  thy  days  ; 
And  cares,  and  toils,  in  endless  round, 
Encompass  all  thy  ways  : 

4  Er«  yet  thy  heart  the  woes  of  age 

With  vain  regret  deplore. 
And  sadly  muse  on  former  joys, 
That  now  return  no  more. 

5  True  wisdom,  early  sought  and  gained, 

In  age  will  give  thee  rest ; 
10 


146  TOUTHFtll.    PIETT. 

O  then,  improve  the  morn  of  life, 
To  make  its  evening  blest! 

304:  Youthful  Piety.  L.  M. 

WE  are  but  young — yet  we  may  sin? 
The  praises  of  our  heavenly  King; 
He  made  the  earth,  the  sea,  the  sky, 
And  all  the  starry  worlds  on  high. 

2  We  are  but  young — yet  we  have  heard 
The  gospel  news,  the  heavenly  word : 
If  we  despise  the  only  way, 
Dreadful  will  be  the  judgment  day. 

3  We  are  but  young — yet  we  must  die, 
Perhaps  our  latter  end  is  nigh ; 
Lord,  may  we  early  seek  thy  grace, 
And  find  in  Christ  a  hiding  place. 

4  We  are  but  young — we  need  a  guide  ; 
Jesus,  in  thee  we  would  confide ; 

O  lead  us  in  the  path  of  truth, 
Protect  and  bless  our  helpless  youth. 

5  We  are  but  young — yet  God  has  shed 
Unnumbered  blessings  on  our  head; 
Then  let  our  youth  and  riper  days 
Be  all  devoted  to  his  praise. 

205  -^  Child-like  Spirit.  7s. 

LORD,  renew  my  sinful  heart. 
Make  me  teachable  and  mild ; 
Upright,  simple,  free  from  art, 
Make  me  as  a  weaned  child : 


TOtrTHFTTI.    PIETT.  147 

From  distrust  and  envy  free, 
Pleased  with  all  that  pleases  thee. 

2  What  thou  shalt  to-day  provide, 

Let  me  as  thy  child  receive, 
What  to-morrow  may  betide 

Calmly  to  thy  wisdom  leave. 
*Tis  enough  that  I  shall  share 
In  my  heavenly  Father's  care. 

3  As  a  little  child  relies 

On  a  care  beyond  his  own, 
Knows  he 's  neither  strong  nor  wise, 

Fears  to  stir  one  step  alone ; 
Let  me  thus  with  thee  abide 
As  my  Father,  Guard,  and  Guide. 

30®  ChrisVs  Love  to  thu  Young.  C.  M. 

WHEN  the  Redeemer  left  his  throne, 
And  dwelt  with  men  below, 
It  was  his  glorious  work  to  bless, 
And  ha4)piness  bestow. 

2  The  poor  and  wretched  claimed  his  aid, 

Nor  asked  relief  in  vain ; 
When  parents  sought  his  gracious  help, 
He  blessed  their  infant  train. 

3  And  now,  though  Jesus  reigns  above. 

He  makes  the  young  his  care; 
And  helpless  children  still  he  owns, 
And  they  his  goodness  share. 

4  Now  we  are  taught  to  read  thy  word 

Which  makes  the  foolish  wise ; 


148  YOUTHFUL    PIETY. 

O  may  we  know  a  Saviour's  name, 
And  learn  his  worth  to  prize. 

307  ChrisVs  Love  to  Children.  CM, 
QEE  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 
O   With  all  engaging  charms  ; 

Hark !  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms. 

2  "  Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 

Nor  scorns  their  humble  name  ; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these, 
The  Lord  of  angels  came. 

3  0  let  us  then  with  pleasure  hear, 

And  seek  the  Saviour's  face ; 
And  fly  with  transport  to  receive 
The  blessings  of  his  grace. 

308  Christ's  Love  to  Children.  L.  M. 

WHENE'ER  a  child  is  meek  and  mild, 
The  Saviour  loves  that  little  child. 
Then  help  me,  Lord,  each  day  to  be 
All  that  thine  eye  delights  to  see. 

2  O  cleanse  my  infant  heart  from  sin. 
And  make  it  good  and  pure  within, 
And  fit  me  for  my  home  on  high, 
My  happy  home  beyond  the  sky. 

309  -^n  Infant's  Prayer.  L.   M. 

JESUS,  kind  Shepherd  of  the  sheep. 
Thy  little  lamb  in  safety  keep  ! 
Guard  me  this  day  from  every  ill. 
And  with  thy  grace  my  spirit  fill. 


TOtrTHFUl  PIETY.  149 

2  Teach  me  to  love  thee,  O  my  Lord ; 
Help  me  to  read  thy  holy  word, 
May  the  first  sounds  my  lips  can  raise 
Be  sounds  of  joy,  and  prayer,  and  praise. 

310  Early  Piety.  C.  M. 

JESUS,  who  reigns  ahove  the  sky, 
And  keeps  the  world  in  awe, 
Was  once  a  child  as  young  as  I, 
And  kept  his  Father's  law. 

2  At  twelve  years  old  he  talked  with  men, 

(His  parents  wondering  stand) 
Yet  he  obeyed  his  mother  then, 
And  came  at  her  command. 

3  Children  their  loud  hosannas  sung, 

And  blest  their  Saviour's  name ; 
They  gave  him  honour  with  their  tongue, 
While  scribes  and  priests  blaspheme. 

4  Samuel  the  child  was  weaned  and  brought 

To  wait  upon  the  Lord  ; 
Young  Timothy  betimes  was  taught 
To  know  his  holy  word. 

5  Then  why  should  I  so  long  delay 

What  others  learned  so  voungi 
Let  me  not  pass  another  day 
Without  this  work  begun. 

<}1  I  Invitation  to  the  Young,  lls,  &  lOs, 

COME,  youthful  sinners,  come,  haste  to 
the  Saviour ;  [side ; 

Come,  ye  young  wanderers,  cling  to  his 


150  TOUTHFUL    PIETT. 

Kneel  at  his  mercy-seat,  sue  for  his  favour, 
Lambs  of  his  bosom,forwhom  he  hath  died. 

2  Come  to  his  temple-gate,  come  in  life's 
morning,  [youth ; 

Give  up  your  souls  to  the  Guide  of  your 
How  fair  is  grace  the  young  bosom  adorn- 
ing, 
What  robe  so  pure  as  the  raiment  of  truth  1 

S  Can  you  find  pleasure  in  pathways  unholy  ? 

Hope  ye  for  wisdom  in  wandering  from 

God  1  [folly  • 

Sorrow  and  shame  wait  the  votaries  of 

Earth  has  no  comfort,  not  found  in  his 

blood. 

4  Has  he  not  died  for  you  1  look  to  the  gar- 
den; 
There  see  the  tokens  of  sorrow  and  love, 
Lives  he  not  now  for  youl    Jesus  the 

Saviour 
Bled  and  ascended  to  crown  you  above, 

Qlfi      "  '^«/«''  ^»"'«  Children  to  come:^         C.  M. 

YOUNG  children  once  to  Jesus  came, 
His  blessing  to  entreat; 
And  I  may  humbly  do  the  same. 
Before  his  mercy-seat. 

2  For  when  their  feeble  haiids  w^ere  spread. 
And  bent  each  infant  knee, 
"Forbid  them  not,"'  the  Saviour  said, 
And  so  he  says  of  me. 


TOUTHFCL    PIETT.  151 

3  Though  now  he  is  not  here  below, 

We  know  his  holy  will ; 

To  him  may  little  children  go, 

And  seek  a  blessing  still. 

4  Well  pleased  that  little  flock  to  see, 

The  Saviour  kindly  smiled ; 

0  then  he  will  not  frown  on  me, 
Because  I  am  a  child. 

5  For  as  so  many  years  ago, 

Children  his  pity  drew, 

1  'm  sure  he  will  not  let  me  go 

Without  a  blessing  too. 

6  Then  while  this  favour  to  implore, 

My  little  hands  are  spread, 
Do  thou  thy  sacred  blessings  pour. 
Lord  Jesus,  on  my  head. 

^  1  3  Suffer  them  to  come.  7s, 

SAVIOUR,  may  a  little  child 
Through  thy  grace  be  reconciled. 
Who  can  feel  indeed  within 
Much  of  evil,  much  of  sin "? 

2  Yes,  thou  saidst,  and  that 's  my  plea, 
"  Suffer  such  to  come  to  me ; 

Turn  no  little  child  away, 

Heaven  is  filled  with  such  as  they." 

3  Saviour !  to  thine  arms  I  fly, 
Ere  my  childhood  passes  by; 
In  thy  fear  my  years  be  past, 
Whether  first,  or  midst,  or  last. 


152  TOtJTHFV/JC    PIETT. 

214:  Child's  Supplication.  CM, 

LORD,  teach  a  sinful  child  to  pray, 
And  then  accept  my  prayer : 
Thou  canst  hear  all  the  words  I  say, 
For  thou  art  everywhere. 

2  Teach  me  to  do  the  thing  that's  ri,ght. 

And  when  I  sin,  forgive ; 
And  make  it  still  my  chief  delight 
To  serve  thee  while  I  live. 

3  Whatever  trouble  I  am  in, 

To  thee  for  help  I'll  call ; 
But  keep  me  more  than  all  from  sin, 
For  that 's  the  worst  of  all. 

2V5  Prayer  to  God.  7s, 

LORD,  to  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes, 
Hands  and  heart  I  lift  to  thee ; 
Let  my  prayer  accepted  rise. 
Weak,  imperfect  though  it  be. 

2  Teach  me,  Lord,  thy  name  to  know, 

Teach  me.  Lord,  thy  name  to  love ; 
May  I  do  thy  will  below, 
As  thy  will  is  done  above. 

3  When  I  lay  me  down  at  night, 

O'er  me  watch,  and  near  me  sta,y. 
And  when  morning  brings  the  light. 
May  I  wake  to  praise  and  pray. 
^10      ^o<^  giveth  Grace  to  the  humble.  7s» 

LORD,  if  thou  thy  grace  impart. 
Poor  in  spirit,  meek  in  heart, 


TOUTHFUL    PIET/.  153 

T  shall  as  my  Saviour  be, 
Clothed  with  humility. 

2  Simple,  teachable,  and  mild, 
Changed  into  a  little  child; 
Pleased  with  all  the  Lord  provides, 
Weaned  from  all  the  world  besides. 

3  Father,  fix  my  soul  on  thee. 
Every  evil  let  me  flee ; 
Nothing  want  beneath,  above, 
Happy  in  thy  care  and  love. 

4  0  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Every  good  in  Jesus  joined ; 
Him  let  every  saint  adore. 
Trust  him,  praise  him,  evermore. 

^17  Child's  Prayer.  L.  M. 

GOD  is  so  good  that  he  will  hear 
Whenever  children  humbly  pray ; 
He  always  lends  a  gracious  ear 
To  what  the  youngest  child  can  say. 

2  His  own  most  holy  book  declares, 
He  loves  good  little  children  still ; 
And  that  he  answ^ers  all  their  prayers, 
Just  as  a  tender  father  will. 

3  He  wdll  not  scorn  an  infant  tongue, 
That  thanks  him  for  his  mercies  given , 
And  when  by  babes  his  praise  is  sung, 
Their  cheerful  songs  ascend  to  heaven. 

4  Come,  then,  dear  children,  trust  his  word. 
And  seek  him  for  your  Friend  and  Guide, 


154  TOVTHFTJt    PIETT. 

Your  little  voices  will  be  heard, 
And  you  shall  never  be  denied. 

^Jg  Remember  me.  CM, 

SOON  as  my  youthful  lips  can  speak 
Their  feeble  prayer  to  thee, 
O  let  my  heart  thy  favour  seek ; 
Dear  "Lord,  remember  me. 

2  In  all  life's  following  years,  my  tongue 

Tuned  to  thy  praise  shall  be ; 
And  this  the  expressive  humble  song, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

3  From  every  sin  that  wounds  the  heart, 

May  I  be  taught  to  flee  ; 
O  bid  them  all  from  me  depart ; 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

4  When,  with  life's  heavy  load  opprest, 

I  bend  the  trembling  knee ; 
Then  give  my  suffering  spirit  rest. 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

5  O  let  me,  on  the  bed  of  death, 

Thy  great  salvation  see ; 
And  cry,  with  my  expiring  breath. 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

210  Child's  Prayer.  L.  M. 

CHILDREN  as   young  and  weak  as  1, 
Did  Jesus  love,  when  here  below ; 
And  on  his  Father's  throne  on  high, 
O  with  what  love  he  loves  them  now ! 


TOUTHFUL    PIETT.  155 

3  Though  I  am  young,  yet  I  have  sinned. 
Forgotten  God,  transgressed  his  laws ; 
And  holy  angels  could  not  gain 
Pardon  for  me,  nor  plead  my  cause. 

3  To  Jesus  then  I  '11  meekly  go  ; 

My  penitence  these  tears  will  prove ; 
And  he  who  wept  for  human  woe, 
Will  take  me  to  his  arms  of  love. 

4  Then  will  I  sing,  while*life  shall  last, 
Glory  to  God  for  pardoning  love ; 
And  when  the  hour  of  death  is  past, 
Join  in  immortal  praise  above. 

390  Prayer  for  a  Child.  C.  M. 

LORD,  teach  a  little  child  to  pray. 
Thy  grace  to  me  impart ; 
And  grant  thy  Holy  Spirit  may 
Renew  my  infant  heart. 

2  A  sinful  creature  I  was  born. 

And  from  my  birth  have  strayed ; 
I  must  be  wretched  and  forlorn, 
Without  thy  mercy's  aid. 

3  But  Christ  can  all  my  sins  forgive. 

And  wash  away  their  stain  ; 
Can  fit  my  soul  with  him  to  live. 
And  in  his  kingdom  reign. 

4  To  him  let  little  children  come, 

For  he  hath  said  they  may ; 
His  bosom  then  shall  be  their  home, 
Their  tears  he  '11  wipe  away. 


156  TOUTHTUL    PIETT. 

5  For  all  who  early  seek  his  face, 
Shall  surely  taste  his  love  ; 
Jesus  shall  guide  them  by  his  gracef-„ 
To  dwell  with  him  above. 

221  Th^  OrphaiVs  Prayer.  CM. 

MY  Father  and  my  Friend,  to  thee 
I  lift  my  weeping  eye, 
For  thou  canst  wash  away  my  tears. 
And  all  my  wants  supply. 

2  No  tender  mother's  gentle  smile 

Each  morn  awaits  me  now; 

Nor  longer  can  I  feel  the  kiss 

That  prest  my  infant  brow. 

3  No  more  within  her  arms  of  love 

I  lay  me  down  to  rest, 
Secure  and  peaceful  as  the  dove 
Within  its  sheltered  nest. 

4  An  orphan  in  the  cold,  wide  world, 

Dear  Lord,  I  come  to  thee, 

Thou,  Father  of  the  fatherless, 

My  Friend  and  Father  be. 

5  O  guide  and  guard  me  by  thy  grace, 

And  make  m.y  heart  thy  own ; 
And  fit  me  for  that  happy  place 
Where  partings  are  unknown* 

922  The  Orphan's  Prayer.  7S. 

WHEN  my  cries  ascend  to  thee, 
Hear,  Jehovah,  from  afar; 


TOTJTHFUL    PIETT.  157 

Let  thy  tender  mercies  be 
Still  propitious  to  my  prayer. 

2  When  thou  bad'st  me  seek  thy  face, 
Quickly  did  my  heart  reply, 
Resting  on  thy  word  of  grace, 

"  Thee  I  '11  seek,  0  Lord  most  high  !" 

3  Should  the  world  deceitful  prove, 
When  no  more  its  help  I  share ; 
Though  decayed  a  mother's  love. 
Though  withdrawn  a  father's  care  ; — 

4  Then  Jehovah's  guardian  eye 
Shall  my  orphan  state  defend, 
Shall  a  parent's  place  supply. 
He  my  Guardian,  Father,  Friend ! 

S93  '^^  Orphan's  Prayer.  7s. 

WHITHER,  but  to  thee,  O  Lord  ! 
Shall  a  little  orphan  go  ] 
Thou  alone  canst  speak  the  word, 
Thou  canst  dry  my  tears  of  woe. 
Father !  may  my  lips  once  more 
Whisper  that  beloved  name  ] 
Helpless,  guilty,  friendless,  poor, 
Let  me  thy  protection  claim. 

2  0  my  Father !  may  I  tell 

All  my  wants  and  woes  to  thee  1 
Every  want  thou  knowest  well, 
Every  woe  thine  eye  can  see. 
'Twas  thy  hand  that  took  away 
Father,  mother,  from  my  sight; 


158  YOUTHFUL    PIETT. 

Him,  that  was  my  infant  stay, 
Her,  that  watched  me  day  and  nighu 

3  Yet  I  bless  thee,  for  I  know 
Thou  hast  wounded  me  in  love ; 
Weaned  my  heart  from  things  below, 
That  it  might  aspire  above. 
Here  I  tariy  for  a  while ; 
Saviour !  keep  me  near  thy  side ; 
Cheer  my  journey  with  thy  smile ; 
Be  my  Father,  Friend,  and  Guide. 

g^JJ.  The  Orphan's  Hope.  C.  P.  M. 

OTHOU  the  helpless  orphan's  hope. 
To  whom  alone  my  eyes  look  up, 
In  each  distressing  hour; 
Father  (for  that's  the  sweetest  name 
That  e'er  these  lips  were  taught  to  frame,) 
Defend  me  with  thy  power. 

2  Low  in  the  dust  my  parents  lie, 
And  no  attentive  ear  is  nigh 

But  thine  to  mark  my  woe ; 
No  hand  to  wipe  away  my  tears. 
No  gentle  voice  to  soothe  my  fears. 

Remains  to  me  below. 

3  Now  all  my  earthly  friends  are  gone. 
And  Avith  them  all  my  comforts  flown, 

I  lift  my  prayer  to  thee ; 
Do  thou  the  Holy  Spirit  send, 
My  Guardian,  Guide,  Instructer,  Friend, 

And  Comforter  to  be. 


TOtTTHFUL    PIETT.  l.')9 

4  Protect  and  lead  my  erring  youth 
In  paths  of  piety  and  truth, 

Nor  ever  let  me  stray ; 
But  through  the  Saviour's  dying  love, 
Bring  me  to  dwell  with  thee  above, 
In  everlasting  day. 
223  Youthful  Praise.  C.  M. 

HOW  glorious  is  our  Heavenly  King 
Who  reigns  above  the  sky ! 
How  shall  a  child  presume  to  sing 
His  dreadful  majesty  1 

2  How  great  his  power  is,  none  can  tell, 

Nor  think  how  large  his  grace ; 
Not  men  below,  nor  saints  that  dwell 
On  high  before  his  face. 

3  Nor  angels  that  stand  round  the  Lord 

Can  search  his  secret  will ; 
But  they  perform  his  heavenly  word, 
And  sing  his  praises  still. 

4  Then  let  me  join  this  holy  train, 

And  my  first  offerings  bring; 
The  eternal  God  will  not  disdain 
To  hear  an  infant  sing. 

S20  Youthful  Praise.  L.  M. 

JESUS,  that  condescending  King, 
Is  pleased  to  hear  when  children  sing* 
And  while  our  feeble  voices  rise 
Will  not  the  humble  prayer  despise. 
2  Then  keep  us,  Lord,  from  every  sin 
Which  we  can  see  and  feel  within 


160  YOXTTHFtJl    PIETY. 

And  what  we  neither  feel  nor  see, 
Forgive,  for  all  is  known  to  thee. 

3  We  own  there 's  nothing  good  in  us, 
To  tempt  thee  to  befriend  us  thus ; 
We  cannot  think  a  single  thought, 
Nor  even  thank  thee  as  we  ought. 

4  Yet,  Lord,  we  humbly  venture  nigh. 
Because  thou  earnest  down  to  die ; 
And  this  is  all  the  plea  Ave  make — 
"  0  save  us  for  thy  mercy's  sake  !" 

997  Mouthful  Praise.  C.  M. 

ALMIGHTY  God!  while  heaven  and 
Thy  power  and  skill  proclaim,  [earth 
Wilt  thou  permit  a  child  to  sing 
The  honours  of  thy  name  1 

2  The  early  dawn  of  opening  life 

Has  proved  thy  guardian  care, 

And  may  I,  through  all  future  years, 

Thy  grace  and  goodness  share. 

3  Now  may  I  give  myself  to  thee, 

And  in  thy  name  confide ; 
Most  gracious  God,  O  deign  to  be 
My  Father,  Friend,  and  Guide. 

998  Hiimnfora  Child.  7s. 

JESUS  bids  me  see^  his  face ; 
Lord,  I  come  to  ask  thy  grace ; 
Send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
Teach  me  lo  obey  and  love : 


TOUTHFUt    PIETY.  16. 

Unto  thee  I  fain  would  go, 
All  I  want  thou  canst  bestow. 

2  Thou  wilt  e'en  a  child  receive ; 
Thou  wilt  all  my  sins  forgive: 
O  dissolve  this  heart  of  stone, 
Make  me  thine,  and  thine  alone ; 
Sin  is  present  M'ith  me  still, 
Disobedient  is  my  will. 

3  Sinful  thoughts  too  oft  prevail. 
Vain  desires  my  heart  assail : 
O  my  Saviour,  make  me  whole, 
Form  anew  my  inmost  soul ; 
Kindly  guard  me  every  day, 
Be  my  everlasting  stay. 

^30  Seeking  the  Saviour^s  Outdance.  8,  7,  &  4« 

SAVIOUR,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us, 
Much  we  need  thy  tenderest  care ; 
In  thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us, 
For  our  use  thy  folds  prepare. 
Blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  bought  us,  thine  we  are. 

2  We  are  thine,  do  thou  befriend  us. 

Be  the  Guardian  of  our  way ; 
Keep  thy  flock,  from  sin  defend  us, 

Seek  us  when  we  go  astray. 
Blessed  Jesus, 
Hear  young  children  when  they  pray. 

3  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us. 

Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be ; 
11 


162  TOUTUFUL    PIETT. 

Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 

Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free. 
Blessed  Jesus, 
Let  us  early  turn  to  thee. 
4  Early  let  us  seek  thy  favour, 
Early  let  us  do  thy  will ; 
Blessed  Lord  and  only  Saviour, 
With  thy  love  our  bosoms  fill. 
Blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  loved  us,  love  us  still. 

330  Youthful  Praises.  CM, 

SINCE  Jesus  loves  to  hear  his  praise 
Arise  from  infant  tongues, 
Let  us  not  waste  our  youthful  days 
In  vain  and  foolish  songs. 

2  Too  soon  we  cannot  serve  the  Lord, 

Nor  love  his  name  too  dear ; 
Nor  prize  too  much  his  precious  word, 
Nor  learn  too  soon  his  fear. 

3  To  us,  O  Lord,  thy  grace  impart, 

And  every  song  shall  be 

The  tribute  of  a  faithful  heart, 

A  song  of  praise  to  thee. 

d3  1  Youthful  Praise.  1 1 S. 

OUR  Father  in  heaven,  thou  madest  the 
earth ; 
The  sun  and  the  stars  to  thy  word  owe 
their  birth ;  [they  stand. 

By  thee  were  they  formed,  by  thy  counsel 
And  we  are  thy  children,  the  work  of  thy 
band. 


TOTTTHFUL    PIETT.  163 

2  Thou  gavest  our  life ;  to  thy  goodness  we 

owe  [pathway  below ; 

All  the  blessings  that  bloom  round  our 
In  thousand  endearments  thy  love  we  may 

read, 
Declaring  that  thou  art  our  Father  indeed. 

3  But,  ah !  we   have  wandered,  as    sheep 

from  thy  fold,  [grown  cold  : 

And  hearts  of  th)'-  children  thro'  sin  have 
Tho'  young  we  have  erred,  and  would 

humbly  implore  [more. 

The  mercy  we  need,  that  we  wander  no 

4  We  own  we  are  guilty,  but  Jesus  has  died 
And  shall  we,  when  pleading  his  name,  be 

denied  1  [wilt  heed. 

Ah  no  !  thou  hast  promised  that  plea  thou 
And  thro'  thy  free  grace  make  us  children 

indeed. 

5  Yet  awhile  'tis  thy  Avill  that  on  earth  we 

■  remain. 

Exposed  to  dark  trial,  temptation  and  pain ; 

Yet  here  but  as  pilgrims  and  strangers  we 

roam,  [our  home. 

For  if  thou  art  our  Father,  then  heaven  is 

6  Yes,  there  shall  we  gather  around  the  glad 

throne,  [their  own, 

With  angels,  and  wearing  robes  bright  as 


164  TOUTHFUX.    PIETT. 

Where  the  praise  of  thy  children  shall  lise 

without  rest, 
To  Father,  Son,  Spirit — one  God  ever  blest. 

Qc^Ql  Early  Instruction.  C.   M. 

HOW  happy  is  the  child  who  hears 
Instruction's  Avarning  voice  ; 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice ! 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  and  west  unfold; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 
Than  all  their  stores  of  gold. 

3  She  guides  the  young  with  innocence, 

In  pleasure's  path  to  tread ; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 
Upon  the  aged  head. 

4  According  as  her  labours  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

^33  Folly  of  mglect.  C.  M. 

O'TIS  a  folly  and  a  crime 
To  put  religion  by  ! 
For  now  is  the  accepted  time ; 
To-morrow  we  may  die. 

2  Our  hearts  grow  harder  every  day, 
And  more  depraved  the  mind; 
The  longer  we  neglect  to  pray. 
The  less  we  feel  inclined. 


YOUTHFUL    PIETT.  165 

3  Yet  sinners  trifle,  young  and  old, 

Until  their  dying  day ; 
Then,  they  would  give  a  world  of  gold, 
To  have  an  hour  to  pray 

4  0  then  lest  we  should  perish  thus, 

Let  us  no  longer  wait ; 
For  time  will  soon  be  past  with  us, 
And  death  must  fix  our  state. 

334:  Piety  contrasted  with  Sin.  CM. 

WHY  should  we  spend  our  youthful 
In  folly  and  in  sin,  [days 

When  wisdom  shows  her  pleasant  ways, 
And  bids  us  walk  therein '? 

3  Folly  and  sin  our  peace  destroy, 
The)'-  glitter  and  are  past ; 
They  yield  us  but  a  moment's  joy. 
And  end  in  death  at  last. 

3  But,  if  true  wisdom  we  possess, 

Our  joys  shall  never  cease ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

4  0  may  we,  in  our  youthful  days, 

Attend  to  wisdom's  voice  ; 
And  make  these  holy,  happy  ways, 
Our  own  delightful  choice  ! 

93^  -Allurements  of  Sin.  7s. 

MANY  voices  seem  to  say, 
"  Hither  children    here  s  the  way; 


166  T0UTHFT7L    PIETT. 

Haste  along,  and  nothing  fear ; 
Eveiy  pleasant  thing  is  here  I" 

2  Yes — but  whither  would  ye  lead  ? 
Is  it  happiness  indeed  1 

Or  a  little  shining  show, 
Leading  down  to  death  and  woe  1 

3  We  were  made  for  better  things ; 
High  as  heaven  our  nature  springs ; 
Like  the  lark  that  upward  flies, 
We  were  made  to  seek  the  skies. 

4  We  were  made  to  love  and  fear 
That  great  God  who  placed  us  here ; 
Made  to  study  and  fulfil 

All  his  good  and  holy  will. 

5  We  were  made  to  work  awhile, 
Cheerful  at  our  work  to  smile : 
Thinking,  as  we  labour  thus, 
Of  the  heaven  prepared  for  us. 

6  So,  a  pleasant  path  we  '11  tread, 
By  the  hand  of  Jesus  led ; 
Till,  from  sin  and  sorrow  freed, 
Ours  is  happiness  indeed! 

S30  Conscience.  7s. 

WHEN  a  foolish  thought  within 
Tries  to  take  us  in  a  snare, 
Conscience  tells  us,  "  It  is  sin," 
And  entreats  us  to  beware. 

2  If  in  something  we  transgress, 
And  are  tempted  to  deny. 


TOUTHFUI.    PIETT.  16/ 

Conscience  says,  "Your  fault  confess; 
Do  not  dare  to  tell  a  lie." 

3  In  the  morning,  when  we  rise, 
And  would  fain  omit  to  pray, 

«  Child  consider,"  Conscience  cries  i 
»'  Should  not  God  be  sought  to-day !" 

4  When  our  angry  passions  rise, 
Tempting  to  revenge  an  ill ; 

«  Now  subdue  it,"  Conscience  cries ; 
«  And  command  your  temper  still." 

5  Thus,  without  our  will  or  choice, 
This  good  monitor  within, 
With  a  secret,  gentle  voice, 
Warns  us  to  beware  of  sin. 

6  But  if  we  should  disregard, 

While  this  friendly  voice  would  call. 
Conscience  soon  will  grow  so  hard, 
That  it  will  not  speak  at  all* 

gg7  Little  Sins.  S.  M. 

OUR  evil  actions  spring 
From  small  and  hidden  seeds  ; 
At  first,  we  think  some  wicked  thing, 
Then  practise  wicked  deeds. 

2  0  for  a  holy  fear 

Of  every  evil  way, 
That  we  may  never  venture  near 
The  path  that  leads  astray. 

3  Wherever  it  begins. 

It  ends  in  death  and  woe ; 


168  TOtJTHFUL    PIETT. 

And  he  who  surfers  little  sins, 
A  sinner's  doom  shall  know. 

S3  8  Orace  in  Youth.  L.   M, 

LORD,  I  am  young,  thy  help  I  need, 
For  various  foes  beset  my  way; 
Be  thou  to  me  a  friend  indeed, 
Nor  let  me  from  thy  precepts  stray. 

2  My  youthful  heart  with  grace  inspire, 
To  thee  my  every  power  incline ; 
And  may  the  pure,  celestial  fire, 
Within  my  bosom  ever  shine. 

3  0  let  the  morning  of  my  days 
To  thee  and  thee  alone  be  given  ; 
Increase  my  love,  approve  my  ways. 
And  guide  me  safely  into  heaven. 

S30  Happiness  in  Piety.  C.  P.  M. 

HAPPlif  beyond  description,  he 
Who  in  the  paths  of  piety, 
Loves  from  his  birth  to  run ! 
Its  ways  are  Avays  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  its  paths  are  joy  and  peace, 
And  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

2  If  this  felicity  were  mine, 
I  every  other  would  resign, 

With  just  and  holy  scorn ; 
Cheerful  and  blithe  my  way  pursue, 
And  with  the  promised  land  in  view. 

Singing  to  God  return. 


TOTTTHFUL    PIETT.  169 

Q40  Happy  Children.  C.  M. 

HAPPY  the  children  who  betimes 
Have  learned  to  know  the  Lord ; 
Who,  through  his  grace,  escape  the  crimes 
Forbidden  in  his  word. 

2  Should  they  be  early  hence  removed, 

He  will  their  souls  receive ; 
For  they  whom  Jesus  here  hath  loved, 

With  him  shall  ever  live. 
34 1  Birth-day.  7s 

HEAVENLY  Father,  look  on  me, 
Now  my  birth-day's  come  once  more 
Listen  while  I  pray  to  thee ; 
Thee  with  all  my  powers  adore. 

2  Once  I  was  an  infant  weak. 
Sleeping  on  my  mother's  knee; 
Then  I  could  not  walk  or  speak, 
Yet  thou  didst  take  care  of  me. 

3  Now  I  run  about  and  talk ; 
Now  I  learn  to  read  my  book ; 
Through  the  fields  I  now  can  walk, 
On  the  pretty  flowers  can  look. 

4  Bless  me  now  I  am  a  child, 
Bless  this  birth-day.  Lord,  to  me ; 
Make  me  good,  and  wise,  and  mild. 
Make  me  all  that  I  should  be. 

24:3  YouMs  Protector.  8s,  &  7s 

BLEST,  beyond  all  earthly  blessing. 
Is  the  child  whose  tender  youth. 


170  TOUTHFUt    PIETT. 

In  the  Lord  a  Guide  possessing, 
Walks  in  paths  of  light  and  truth. 

2  He  will  govern  those  who  love  him : 

Those  who  walk  in  faith  and  fear, 
In  all  danger  still  shall  prove  him 
Gracious,  kind,  and  ever  near. 

3  Heavenly  Father,  let  us  prove  thee 

An  all-wise,  protecting  Friend  ! 
Make  us  fear  thee,  make  us  love  thee, 
Constant,  to  our  latest  end ! 

243  Lying.  C.  M. 

ri^HOSE  children  who  a  promise  give 
Jl    Should  always  keep  their  word ; 
And  falsehood  from  their  little  mouths 
Should  never  once  be  heard. 

2  For  when  a  child  a  lie  has  told, 

He  cannot  be  believed ; 
Not  even  when  the  truth  he  speaks. 
Because  he  once  deceived. 

3  0  who  a  lie  would  dare  to  tell. 

And  bring  himself  to  shame  ; 
And  thus  olTeDd  the  God  of  truth, 
And  mock  his  holy  name  ! 

24:4:  Against  Lying.  8s« 

O'TIS  a  lovely  thing  for  youth 
To  walk  betimes  in  wisdom's  way, 
To  fear  a  lie,  to  speak  the  truth, 
That  we  may  trust  to  all  they  say. 


Y0T7THFUI.    PIETT.  171 

2  But  liars  we  can  never  trust,  [true; 

Though  they  should  speak  the  thing  that's 
And  he  that  does  one  fault  at  first, 
And  lies  to  hide  it,  makes  it  two. 

3  Have  we  not  known,  nor  heard,  nor  read. 

How  God  abhors  deceit  and  wrong  1 
How  Ananias  was  struck  dead, 

Caught  with  a  lie  upon  his  tongue  1 

4  So  did  his  wife  Sapphira  die, 

When  she  came  in,  and  grew  so  bold 
As  to  confirm  that  wicked  lie, 

Which  just  before  her  husband  told. 

5  The  Lord  delights  in  them  that  speak 

The  words  of  truth  ;  but  every  liar 
Must  have  his  portion  in  the  lake 

That  burns  with  brimstone  and  with  fire. 

6  Then  let  me  always  watch  my  lips, 

Lest  I  be  struck  to  death  and  hell, 
Since  God  a  book  of  reckoning  keeps, 
For  every  lie  that  children  tell. 

945  Profane  Swearing.  L.  M. 

ANGELS,  that  high  in  glory  dwell, 
Adore  thy  name,  Almighty  God; 
And  devils  tremble  down  in  hell, 
Beneath  the  terrors  of  thy  rod : 

3  And  yet  how  wicked  children  dare 
Abuse  thy  dreadful,  glorious  name  ! 
And  when  they  're  angry,  how  they  swear. 
And  curse  their  fellows,  and  blaspheme. 


172  touthttjL  piety. 

3  How  will  they  stand  before  thy  face, 
Who  treated  thee  with  such  disdain ; 
While  thou  shall  doom  them  to  the  place 
Of  everlasting  fire  and  pain  1 

4  Then  never  shall  one  cooling  drop 

To  quench  their  burning  tongues  be  given ; 
But  I  will  praise  thee  here,  and  hope 
Thus  to  employ  my  tongue  in  heaven 

6  If  my  companions  grow  profane, 
I  '11  leave  their  friendship  when  I  hear 
Them  take  thy  holy  name  in  vain, 
Lest  I  should  learn  to  curse  and  swear. 

34LO  Youthful  Obedience.  C.  M. 

OTHAT  it  were  my  chief  delight 
To  do  the  things  I  ought ! 
,»vi^Then  .let  me  try  with  all  my  might 
To  mind  what  I  am  taught. 

2  Wherever  I  am  told  to  go, 

I'll  cheerfully  obey; 
Nor  will  I  mind  it  much,  although 
I  leave  a  pretty  play. 

3  And  when  I  learn  my  hymns  to  say, 

And  work,  and  read,  and  spell, 
I  will  not  think  about  my  play, 
But  try  and  do  it  well. 

4  For  God  looks  down  from  heaven  on  high 

Our  actions  to  behold ; 
And  he  is  pleased  when  children  try 
To  do  as  they  are  told. 


TOUTHFUL    PIETT.  173 

247  '^^'■^  '^y^M  Child.  CM, 

MY  heavenly  Father,  I  confess 
That  all  thy  ways  are  just ; 
Although  I  faint  with  sore  distress, 
And  now  draw  near  the  dust. 

2  How  soon  my  little  strength  has  fled ! 

My  life  will  soon  be  past ; 
O  smile  upon  my  dying  bed, 
And  love  me  to  the  last. 

3  Once  did  the  blessed  Saviour  cry, 

"  Let  little  children  come ;" 
On  this  kind  word  I  would  rely, 
Since  I  am  going  home. 

4  0  take  this  guilty  soul  of  mine, 

That  now  will  soon  be  gone, 
And  wash  it  clean,  and  make  it  shine 
With  heavenly  garments  on. 

h  My  heavenly  Father,  hear  my  prayer, 
Accept  my  feeble  praise ; 
And  let  me  quickly  meet  thee  where 
A  nobler  song  I  '11  raise. 

24:8         -^  Child's  Prayer  in  Sickness.         C.  M. 

MY  Father,  hear  the  humble  prayer 
In  sickness  raised  to  thee; 
Thy  word  has  bid  me  cast  my  care 
On  him  who  cares  for  me. 

2  A  sinful  child  I  know  I  am ; 
But  when  I  suffer  pain, 


174  DUTY    TO    CHILDREU". 

Thy  word  directs  me  to  the  Lamb, 
Who  was  for  sinners  slain. 

3  0  help  me,  Saviour,  to  repose 

On  thine  own  gracious  word ; 
"  All  things  shall  work  for  good  to  those 
Who  fear  and  love  the  Lord." 

4  If  thou  shouldst  life  and  health  rency, 

And  strength  to  me  restore ; 
With  richer  grace  my  soul  endue, 
To  serve  thee  evermore. 


DUTY  TO  CHILDREN. 


349  Children  given  to  Christ.  C.  M, 

BEHOLD,  what  condescending  love 
Jesus  on  earth  displays ! 
To  little  children  he  extends 
The  riches  of  his  grace. 

2  He  still  the  ancient  promise  keeps, 

To  our  forefathers  given  ; 
Our  infants  in  his  arms  he  takes. 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

3  Forbid  them  not  whom  Jesus  calls  ; 

Nor  dare  his  claim  deny ; 
While  his  own  word  to  us  declares 
That  such  may  heaven  enjoy. 


DUTY    TO    CHILDRE^^.  175 

4  With  flowing  tears,  and  thankful  hearts, 
We  give  them  up  to  thee ; 
Receive  them,  Lord,  into  thine  arms, 
Thine  may  they  ever  be. 

^^O     Children  commended  to  Christ.  8s,  &  7s  , 

SAVIOUR,  who  thy  flock  art  feeding 
With  the  shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  thy  bosom  share ; 

2  Now,  these  little  ones  receiving, 

Fold  them  in  thy  gracious  arm : 
There,  we  know, — thy  word  believing, 
Only  there,  secure  from  harm. 

3  Never,  from  thy  pasture  roving, 

Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey ; 
Let  thy  tenderness,  so  loving,  ["^'ay. 

Keep   them   through   life's   dangerous 

4  Then  within  thy  fold  eternal. 

Let  them  find  a  resting-place ; 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  thy  grace. 

9«51    Prayer  for  Sanctification  of  Children.  S.  M. 

OGOD  of  Abraham,  hear 
The  parents'  humble  cr^ ; 
In  covenant  mercy  now  appear. 
While  in  the  dust  we  lie. 

2  These  children  of  our  love 
In  mercy  thou  hast  given, 


176  BUTT    TO    CHILDHEN^. 

That  we  through  grace  may  faithful  prove, 
In  training  them  for  heaven. 

3  0  grant  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 

Their  hearts  to  sanctify ; 
Remember  now  thy  gracious  word ; 
Our  hopes  on  thee  rely. 

4  Draw  forth  the  melting  tear, 

The  penitential  sigh ; 
Inspire  their  hearts  with  faith  sincere, 
And  fix  their  hopes  on  high. 

6  These  children  now  are  thine, 
We  give  them  back  to  thee ; 
0  lead  them  by  thy  grace  divine, 
Along  the  heavenly  way. 

252  Prayer  for  the  Children  of  the  Church.  L.  M. 

DEAR  Saviour,  if  these  lambs  should 
stray 
From  thy  secure  inclosure's  bound, 
And  lured  by  worldly  joys  away, 
Among  the  thoughtless  crowd  be  found ; 

2  Remember  still  that  they  are  thine, 
That  thy  dear  sacred  name  they  bear ; 
Think  that  the  seal  of  love  divine, 
The  sign  of  covenant  grace,  they  wear 

3  In  all  their  erring,  sinful  years, 
O  let  them  ne'er  forgotten  be ; 
Remember  all  the  prayers  and  tears, 
Which  made  them  consecrate  to  thee       , 


DTTTT    TO    CHILDREIT.  177 

4  And  when  these  lips  no  more  can  pray, 
These  eyes  can  weep  for  them  no  more, 
Turn  thou  their  feet  from  folly's  way,  t* 
The  wanderers  to  thy  fold  restore.  "^ 

So  3  Prayer  for  Children.  L.  M. 

OLORD,  encouraged  by  thy  grace, 
We  bring  these  children  to  thy  throne 
Give  them  with  thee  a  heavenly  place, 
Let  them  be  thine,  and  thine  alone. 

2  Remov*  from  them  each  stain  of  guilt, 
And  let  them  all  be  sanctified ; 

Lord,  thou  canst  cleanse  them  if  thou  wilt, 
And  all  their  native  evils  hide. 

3  We  ask  not  for  them  earthly  bliss, 
Or  earthly  honours,  wealth  or  fame; 
The  sum  of  our  desires  is  this. 

That  they  may  love  and  fear  thy  name. 

2o4-       Pray vr  for  baptized  Children.  L.  M. 

GREAT  Saviour,  who  di4st  condescend 
Young   children   in    thine   arms  to 
embrace, 
Still  prove  thyself  the  infants'  friend, 
Baptize  them  with  thy  cleansing  grace. 

2  Whilst  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth. 
Be  thou  their  Guardian  and  their  Guide, 
That  they,  directed  by  thy  truth, 

May  never  from  thy  precepts  slide. 

3  To  love  thy  word  their  hearts  incline, 
To  understand  it,  light  impart ;     . 

12 


178  SAQBAXa  AND  OTHER  SCHOOLS. 

0  Saviour,  consecrate  them  thine, 
Take  full  possession  of  their  heart. 

S55  Children  devoted  to  Ood.  C.  M. 

THUS  saith  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 
"  I  '11  be  a  God  to  thee  ; 

1  '11  bless  thy  numerous  race,  and  they 

Shall  be  a  seed  for  me." 

2  Abraham  believed  the  promised  grace, 

And  gave  his  son  to  God ; 
But  water  seals  the  blessing  now, 
That  once  was  sealed  with  blood. 

3  Thus  Lydia  sanctified  her  house, 

When  she  received  the  word; 
Thus  the  believing  jailor  gave 
His  household  to  the  Lord. 

4  Thus  later  saints,  eternal  King, 

Thine  ancient  truths  embrace : 
To  thee  their  infant  oifspring  bring, 
And  humbly  claim  thy  grace. 


SABBATH  AND  OTHER  SCHOOLS. 


S€»0  Teachers'*  Objects.  C.  M. 

ATTRACTED  by  love's  sacred  force, 
Like  planets  to  the  sun,        [course, 
Though  different  spheres  may  mark  our 
Our  centre  is  but  one. 


SABBATH  A?rD   OTHER  SCHOOLS.  179 

2  As  teachers  of  the  young  we  meet, 

Our  object  is  the  same ; 
To  lead  them  to  the  Saviour's  feet, 
And  praise  his  glorious  name. 

3  We  meet  to  strengthen  and  unite 

Our  hearts  in  this  employ ; 
0  may  our  work  be  our  delight, 
A  crown  of  future  joy. 

4  May  union,  zeal,  and  wisdom  join, 

To  make  our  meetings  blest ; 
And  mutual  love  to  God  and  man, 
Be  constantly  possessed. 

257        The  Teacher's  Responsibility.  S.  M^ 

A  CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 
A  God  to  glorify ; 
A  never  dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 

2  To  serve  the  present  age. 

My  calling  to  fulfil ; 
0  may  it  all  my  powers  engage, 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live; 
And  0  thy  servant,  liord,  prepare, 
A  strict  account  to  give. 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  thyself  rely, 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  for  ever  die. 


180  SABBATH  A7TD  OTHER   SCHOOLS. 

25  S  Teachers''  Responsibility.  S.  M. 

HOW  serious  is  the  charge, 
To  train  the  infant  mind ! 
'Tis  God  alone  must  give  the  heart 
To  such  a  work  inclined. 

2  May  we  in  Christian  bonds 

The  Christian  name  adorn, 
By  active  deeds  for  public  good, 
Nor  mind  the  sinner's  scorn. 

3  While  wicked  men  unite 

Our  youth  to  lead  aside ; 
*Tis  ours  to  show  them  wisdom's  path, 
In  wisdom's  path  to  guide. 

4  Dependent,  Lord,  on  thee, 

Our  humble  means  to  bless, 
We  gladly  join  our  heart  and  hands 
And  look  for  large  success. 

3«>9  Teaching  a  delightful  Work.  CM, 

BLEST  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands 
At  melting  pity's  call, 
And  the  rich  blessings  of  whose  hands 
Like  heavenly  manna  fall. 

2  Children  our  kind  protection  claim, 

And  God  will  well  approve. 
When  infants  learn  to  lisp  his  name, 
And  their  Creator  love. 

3  Be  ours  the  bliss  in  wisdom's  way. 

To  guide  untutored  youth, 


SABBATH  AXI)  OTHER  SCHOOLS.  181 

And  lead  the  mind  that  went  astray 
To  virtue  and  to  truth. 

4  l)elightful  work !  young  souls  to  win, 

And  turn  the  rising  race 
From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin, 
To  seek  redeeming  grace. 

5  Almighty  God,  thy  influence  shed 

To  aid  this  good  design  : 
The  honours  of  thy  name  be  spread, 
And  all  the  glory  thine. 


300  Teachers'  Meeting.  L.  M. 

HERE,  gracious  God,  beneath  thy  feet, 
Friends  to  the  young  and  thee  we 
Joined  by  the  cord  of  mutual  love,  [meet, 
Bound  to  our  common  Friend  above. 

2  Our  hearts  thy  throne  of  grace  address ; 
Smile  on  our  schools,  the  children  bless, 
For  Jesus'  sake,  who  once  on  earth 
Appeared  a  child  of  lowly  birth. 

3  Bless  all  the  plans  which  we  devise, 
May  they  be  useful,  good,  and  wise ; 
While  we  our  humble  labours  bend 
Thy  glorious  kingdom  to  extend. 

4  May  wisdom,  zeal,  and  love  inspire 
Our  bosoms  with  their  purest  fire; 
While  faith  on  thine  own  word  relies, 
And  hope  looks  joyful  to  the  skies. 


182  SABBATH  AXB  OTHER  SCHOOLS. 

5  Grant  us  thy  presence,  God  of  grace. 
Now  while  we  meet  before  thy  face; 
And  may  we  feel,  ere  we  depart, 
Thy  love  diffused  through  every  heart. 

96  1  Teachers'  Meeting.  L.  M. 

ETERNAL  Being,  Source  of  love, 
Permit  us  to  approach  thy  seat ; 
We  have  an  Advocate  above. 
And  plead  his  merits  at  tliy  feet. 

2  Us  thou  hast  called  to  labour  here, 
To  train  the  rising  race  for  heaven ; 
O  may  we  do  it  in  thy  fear, 

And  use  the  talents  thou  hast  given. 

3  What  can  we  do  without  thine  aid  1 
Therefore  to  thee  for  help  we  fly ; 
O  may  we  never  be  dismayed, 

For  thou  canst  every  want  suppl}'. 

4  In  some  thy  love  a  work  has  wrought. 
Which  time  we  trust  will  not  efface ; 
May  all  their  lender  minds  be  brought 
To  taste  the  riches  of  thy  grace  ! 

5  Lord,  we  will  pray  and  labour  still, 
And  sow  the  seed  with  heart  sincere ; 
And  if  it  be  thy  heavenly  will, 

Soon  may  more  pleasing  fruits  appear. 

S69  Dimne  Aid  sought.  L.  M. 

GREAT  God,  our  feeble  efforts  own, 
And  crown  our  labours  with  success : 


SABBATH  AND   OTHER   SCHOOtS.  183 

Grant  that  the  seed  in  weakness  sown, 
May  soon  be  raised  in  righteousness. 

2  Thy  mercy  to  our  pupils  show, 
And  let  their  souls  before,  thee  live ; 
For  we  may  plant  and  water  too, 
But  thou  alone  canst  increase  give. 

3  Seal  our  instructions  on  each  heart, 
And  teach  them  to  observe  thy  ways ; 
Lead  them  to  choose  the  better  part, 
And  serve  thee  in  their  youthful  days. 

4  Then  we  and^they,  when  time  shall  end, 
With  joy  shall  meet  thee  in  the  sky ; 
Before  thy  gracious  footstool  bend, 
And  praise  thee  through  eternity. 

SO 3  -^  Blegsivg  sought.  L.  M. 

MAY  we  who  teach  the  rising  race, 
Be  filled,  0  Lord,  with  every  grace 
And  may  thy  Spirit  from  above 
Descend  and  bless  our  work  of  love. 

2  Thy  grace  to  those  we  teach  impart, 
O  Lord,  renew  each  youthful  heart; 
Help  them  from  eveiy  sin  to  flee, 
And  dedicate  their  lives  to  thee. 

3  May  we  in  love  to  them  abound, 
And  zealous  in  the  work  be  found ; 
And  many  seals  may  we  obtain, 
To  prove  our  labour  's  not  in  vain. 

4  When  at  thine  awful  bar  they  stand, 
0  welcome  them  to  thy  right  hand, 


184  SABBATH  AKD  OTHER  SCHOOLS. 

To  join  with  us  the  heavenly  lays, 
And  sing  our  great  Redeemers  praise. 

364:     Sabbath-school  Teachers^  Prayer.       C.  M, 

TEACHER  divine,  we  how  the  knee, 
Submissive,  at  thy  throne  ; 
Our  fervent  cry  we  raise  to  thee ; 
Ah  !  leave  us  not  alone. 

2  In  vain  we  teach,  unless  thy  grace 

Instruct  each  tender  heart ; 
Then  deign  to  hear,  hide  not  thy  face, 
Thy  Spirit,  Lord,  impart. 

3  Without  thee  we  can  nothing  do, 

But  further  from  thee  stray; 
0  change  our  hearts,  our  minds  renew, 
And  teach  us  how  to  pray. 

4  And  may  the  sacred  tie  of  love 

Bind  us  together  here  ; 
A  foretaste  give  of  joys  above, 
Life's  pilgrimage  to  cheer. 

5  Thus  while  on  earth,  we  would  adore ; 

When  death  shall  close  our  eyes. 
May  teachers,  children,  meet  once  more, 
Transplanted  to  the  skies. 

365  Prayer  for  Youth.  C.  M. 

BESTOW,  dear  Lord,  upon  our  youth. 
The  gift  of  saving  grace ; 
And  let  the  seed  of  sacred  truth 
Fall  ia  a  fruitful  place. 


SABBATH  AND  OTHER   SCHOOLS.  185 

2  Grace  is  a  plant,  where'er  it  grows, 
Of  pure  and  heavenly  root ; 
But  fairest  in  the  youngest  shows, 
And  yields  the  sweetest  fruit. 

306  Prayer  for  Youth.  L.  M. 

AUTHOR  of  faith,  we  seek  thy  face, 
For  all  who  feel  thy  work  begun ; 
Confirm  and  strengthen  them  in  grace, 
And  bring  thy  feeblest  children  on. 

2  Thou  seest  their  wants,  thou  knowest  their 

names. 
Be  mindful  of  thy  youngest  care ; 
Be  tender  of  thy  new-born  lambs, 
And  gently  in  thy  bosom  bear. 

3  In  safety  lead  thy  little  flock, 

From  hell,  the  world,  and  sin  secure,    . 

Beneath  the  shadow  of  a  Rock 

Let  them  find  drink  and  pasture  sure. 

367  Teacher's  Praysr.  S.  M. 

CONTROL  my  every  thought. 
And  all  my  sin  remove ; 
Let  every  work  in  thee  be  wrought. 
Let  all  be  wrought  in  love. 

2  O  bless  me  with  the  mind. 

Meek  Lamb,  that  was  in  thee ; 
And  let  my  faith  and  zeal  be  joined 
With  perfect  charity. 

3  O  may  I  love  like  thee. 

In  all  thy  footsteps  tread; 


186  SABBATH  XSn  OTHER  SCHOOLS. 

Thou  hatest  all  iniquity, 

But  nought  which  thou  hast  made. 

4  0  may  I  learn  the  an, 

With  meekness  to  reprove  ; 
And  hate  the  sin  with  all  my  heart. 
But  still  the  sinner  love. 

S68  Prayer  for  Youth.  S.  M, 

G1  RE  AT  God,  with  heart  and  tongue, 
r  For  all  our  youth  we  pray ; 
O  may  the)'-  learn,  while  they  are  young, 
To  walk  in  wisdom's  way. 

2  Now,  in  their  early  days, 

Teach  them  thy  will  to  know ; 
O  God,  thy  sanctifying  grace 
On  every  heart  bestow. 

3  Make  their  defenceless  youth 

The  object  of  thy  care  ; 
Cause  them  to  choose  the  way  of  truth, 
And  fly  from  every  snare. 

4  Their  hearts,  to  folly  prone, 

Renew  by  power  divine; 
Unite  them  to  thyself  alone. 
And  make  them  wholly  thine. 

6  Lord,  let  thy  sacred  word 

Their  warmest  thoughts  employ ; 
There  let  them  daily  find  the  road, 
V/hich  leads  to  endless  joy. 


SABBATH  ATfD  OTHEH  SCHOOLS.  187 

360  Gratitude  for  Success.  C.  M. 

HOW  should  our  souls  delight  to  bless 
The  God  of  truth  and  grace, 
Who  crowns  our  labours  with  success 
Among  the  rising  race. 

2  Numbers  of  those  who  buried  lay- 

In  darkest  shades  of  night, 
Emerging  thence,  behold  a  day 
Of  glorious  gospel  light. 

3  Their  joyful  tongues,  employed  to  praise 

God's  ail-redeeming  love. 
To  him  their  sweet  hosannas  raise, 
While  they  his  mercies  prove. 

4  God's  word  is  made  their  rule  and  guide, 

They  own  their  guilt  and  shame  ; 
And  glory  in  Christ  crucified, 
And  magnify  his  name. 

5  Not  unto  us,  not  unto  us, 

Be  praise  and  glory  given, 
But  unto  him  who  bore  the  curse, 
The  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven. 

6  To  him  we  all  this  tribute  owe, 

Who  fills  a  gracious  throne ; 
Since  all  the  good  that's  done  below, 
Is  done  by  him  alone. 

STO       The  Teacher  in  view  of  Death.  8s, 

TO  Jesus,  the  crown  of  my  hope. 
My  soul  is  in  haste  to  be  gone ; 


183  THE  SCHOOL  IIOOM. 

Oh  bear  me,  ye  cherubim,  up, 
And  waft  me  away  to  his  throne. 

2  My  Saviour,  whom  absent  I  love. 

Whom  not  having  seen,  I  adore, 
Whose  name  is  exalted  above 
All  glory,  dominion,  and  power . 

3  Dissolve  thou  the  bands  that  detain 

My  soul  from  her  portion  in  thee ; 
O  strike  off  the  adamant  chain, 
And  make  me  eternally  free. 

4  Then  that  happy  era  begins 

When  arrayed  in  thy  glory  I  shine, 
And  no  longer  pierce  with  my  sins 
The  bosom  on  which  I  recline. 


THE  SCHOOL  ROOM. 

27  1  ^way  to  Sabbath-school.  P.  M. 

THE  morning  sky  is  bright  and  clear; 
Away  to  Sabbath-school ; 
Let  each  one  in  the  class  appear; 

Away  to  Sabbath-school ; 
Tis  there  we  learn  his  holy  word, 
And  find  the  road  that  leacfs  to  God. 
Away,  away,  away,  away, 
Away  to  Sabbath-school. 

2  In  season  let  us  all  be  there ; 
Away  to  Sabbath-school ; 


THE  SCHOOI.  ROO>r.  189 

That  we  may  join  the  opening  prayer ; 

Away  to  Sabbath-school ; 
There  we  can  raise  our  hearts  to  heaven, 
And  praise  the  Lord  for  blessings  given. 

Away,  away,  away,  away, 

Away  to  Sabbath-school. 

3  Let  us  remember,  while  at  prayer, 

When  at  the  Sabbath-school, 
Our  teachers'  kindness,  and  their  care, 

Towards  our  Sabbath-school. 
We  '11  be  submissive,  good,  and  kind, 
And  every  rule  and  order  mind. 

When   we  're   at   school,  at   Sabbaths 

When  we  're  at  Sabbath-school,  [school, 

4  When  each  at  night  shall  go  to  prayer. 

We  '11  ask  our  God  above 
To  extend  o'er  teachers  his  kind  care, 

And  crown  them  with  his  love. 
And  when  on  earth  our  time  is  spec!, 
And  we  are  numbered  with  the  dead, 

If  faithful,  we  shall  meet  above ; 

We  all  shall  meet  above. 

27^  TAe  Sahhath-school.         7s,  6s,  8s. 

THE  Sabbath  morn  is  breaking. 
The  Sabbath  bells  are  waking, 
Our  homes  with  joy  forsaking, 
To  join  the  Sabbath-school.       [school. 
Shout,  shout,  shout,  we  hail  the  Sabbath- 

2  How  joyful  is  the  meeting, 
Each  other  kindly  greeting. 


190  THE  SCHOOI.  ROOM. 

Sweet  hymns  of  praise  repeating, 
While  in  the  Sabbath-school. 
Shout,  shout,  &c. 

3  'Tis  here  we  join  in  singing 
The  songs  of  love  redeeming, 
Our  little  offerings  bringing, 
Hosannas  to  our  King. 

Shout,  shout,  <&c. 

4  Our  teachers  we  '11  remember  ; 
Ten  thousand  thanks  we  render 
For  thoughts  of  us  so  tender, 
While  in  the  Sabbath-school. 

Shout,  shout,  &c. 

5  But  ah  !  life's  sunny  morning, 
With  all  its  sweets  adorning, 
Like  early  blossoms  falling, 
Will  soon  have  passed  away. 

Shout,  shout,  &c. 

6  Then  may  we  all  remember 
To  strive  our  hearts  to  render, 
While  now  so  young  and  tender. 
To  Christ,  our  heavenly  King. 

Shout,  shout,  &c. 

273         The  Sabbath-school  preferred.  CM, 

FOR  worldly  honour,  I  'd  not  waste 
Of  life  my  little  span  ; 
For  better  is  the  love  of  God, 
Than  highest  praise  of  man. 


THE  SCHOOL  ROOM,  191 

2  I  would  not  live  to  gather  gold, 

Which  misers  round  them  hoard; 
For  he  who  trusts  in  riches  here, 
Can  never  please  the  Lord. 

3  But  I  would  in  the  Sabbath-school, 

A  faithful  scholar  be  ; 
And  for  my  own  and  others'  souls 
Would  wear  my  life  away. 

4  Let  others  see  in  all  I  do, 

That  'tis  my  constant  aim, 
That  they  and  all  should  love  the  Lord, 
And  fear  his  sacred  name. 

S74:  Opening  School.  H.  M. 

COME,  let  our  voices  join 
In  joyful  songs  of  praise ; 
To  God,  the  God  of  love. 

Our  thankful  hearts  we  '11  raise ; 
To  God  alone  all  praise  belongs. 
Our  earliest  and  our  latest  songs. 

2  Now  we  are  taught  to  read 

The  book  of  life  divine. 
Where  our  Redeemer's  love 

And  brightest  glories  shine  : 
To  God  alone  all  praise  is  due. 
Who  sends  his  word  to  us  and  you. 

3  Within  these  hallowed  walls 

Our  wandering  feet  are  brought, 
Where  prayer  and  praise  ascend, 
And  herfVenly  truths  are  taught: 


192  THE  SCHOOL  iioojr. 

To  God  alone  your  offerings  bring ; 
Let  young  and  old  his  praises  sing. 

4  Lord,  let  this  work  of  love 

Be  crowned  with  full  success ! 
Let  thousands,  yet  unborn. 

Thy  sacred  name  here  bless! 
To  thee,  O  Lord,  all  praise  to  thee 
We  '11  raise  throughout  eternity. 

Q^O  Opening  School.  C.  M, 

FATHER,  with  one  accord  we  stand, 
To  bring  thee  of  thine  own ; 
And  train  a  bright  immortal  band 
To  worship  round  thj  throne. 

2  Accept,  Almighty  Parent,  these, 

The  children  thou  hast  given ; 
And  in  thy  sovereign  favour  make 
These  loved  ones  heirs  of  heaven. 

3  There,  ranked  among  the  shining  host. 

May  all  before  thee  meet  : 
O  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Our  labours  there  complete. 

2T6  Reflections  in  School.  7s 

IN  this  happy  school  we  meet, 
How  m^^ch  longer  none  can  tell ; 
Some  perhaps,  to-day  we  greet. 
Who  must  bid  us  soon  farewell. 

2  Blessed  Saviour,  full  of  love. 
Take  these  dear  ones  in  thif  care; 


'  THE  SCHOOL  noo5f.  193 

Gently  draw  their  hearts  above, 
Let  them  in  thy  kindness  share. 

S  Spared  by  thee  till  now  we  live  ; 
Still  thy  mercy  we  implore  ; 
Unto  thee  our  hearts  we  give ; 
Keep  us,  save  us,  ever  more. 

257 7  The  assembled  School.  L.  M. 

ASSEMBLED  in  our  school  once  more, 
0  Lord,  thy  blessing  we  implore  ; 
We  meet  to  read,  and  sing,  and  pray, 
Be  with  us  then  through  this  thy  day. 

2  Our  fervent  prayer  to  thee  ascends 
For  parents,  teachers,  foes,  and  friends ; 
And  when  we  in  thy  house  appear, 
Help  us  to  worship  in  thy  fear. 

3  When  we  on  earth  shall  meet  no  more, 
May  we  above  to  glory  soar ; 

And  praise  thee  in  more  lofty  strains, 
Where  one  eternal  Sabbath  reigns. 

S78  Privileges  of  the  Schools.  L,   M. 

LET  US  unite  to  bless  the  Lord, 
That  we  are  taught  to  read  his  word. 
To  walk  in  wisdom's  pleasant  ways. 
And  seek  his  grace  and  sing  his  praise. 

2  While  wicked  boys  and  girls  we  meet, 
Breaking  the  Sabbath  in  the  street, 
Misspending  all  that  holy  day, 
la  foolish  talk  and  idle  play ; 
13 


194  THE  SCHOOL  ROOM. 

3  We  to  thy  sacred  house  of  prayer. 
With  gratitude  would  oft  repair, 

To  adore  thy  name,  to  seek  thy  face, 
And  hear  thy  messages  of  grace. 

4  The  truth  thy  gospel,  Lord,  imparts, 
Apply  with  poM-er  to  all  our  hearts , 
W' hilst  thou  art  calling,  may  we  hear, 
And  worship  thee  with  holy  fear. 

2T9  The  happy  School.  S.  M. 

WITHIN  these  walls  be  peace  ; 
Love  through  our  borders  found ; 
In  all  our  little  palaces, 
Prosperity  abound. 

2  God  scorns  not  humble  things ; 

Here,  though  the  proud  despise. 
The  children  of  the  King  of  kings 
Are  training  for  the  skies. 

3  May  none  who  thus  are  taught, 

From  glory  be  cast  down  ; 
But  all  through  faith  and  patience  brought 
To  an  immortal  crown. 

S80  Reverence  for  Teachers.  C.  M. 

LET  children  that  would  fear  the  Lord, 
Hear  what  their  teachers  say  ; 
With  reverence  meet  their  parents'  word, 
And  with  delight  obey. 

2  Have  you  not  heard  what  dreadful  plagues 
Are  threatened  by  the  Lord, 


THE  SCHOOL  ROOJT.  195 

To  him  that  breaks  his  father's  law, 
Or  mocks  his  mother's  word  1 

3  Bat  those  who  worship  God,  and  give 
Their  parents  honour  due, 
Here  on  this  earth  they  long  shall  live, 
And  live  hereafter  too. 

SSI  YouWs  Tribute.  CM. 

ALMIGHTY  Father,  heavenly  King, 
Who  rul  'st  the  worlds  above. 
Accept  the  tribute  children  bring 
Of  gratitude  and  love. 

2  To  thee,  each  morning,  when  we  rise, 

Our  early  vows  we  '11  pay ; 
And,  ere  the  night  has  closed  our  eyes, 
We  '11  thank  thee  for  the  day. 

3  Our  Saviour,  ever  good  and  kind. 

To  us  his  word  hath  given, 
That  young  ones,  such  as  we,  may  find 
A  certain  path  to  heaven. 

4  Stretch  out,  O  Lord,  thy  gracious  hand 

To  guide  our  erring  youth  ; 

And  lead  us  to  that  blissful  land 

Where  dwells  eternal  truth. 

2^2  Death  of  a  Scholar.  CM. 

DEATH  has  been  here,  and  borne  away 
A  brother  from  our  side  ; 
Just  in  the  morning  of  his  day. 
As  young  as  we,  he  died. 


196  THE  SCHOOL  ROOM. 

2  Not  long  ago  he  filled  his  place. 

And  sat  with  us  to  learn. 
But  he  has  run  his  mortal  race, 
And  never  can  return. 

3  Perhaps  our  time  may  be  as  short, 

Our  days  may  fly  as  fast ; 
O  Lord,  impress  the  solemn  thought 
That  this  may  be  our  last. 

4  We  cannot  tell  who  next  may  fall 

Beneath  thy  chastening  rod  ; 
One  must  be  first, — but  let  us  all 
Prepare  to  meet  our  God. 

383  Death  of  a  Scholar.  L.   M. 

A  MOURNING  class,  a  vacant  seat. 
Tell  us  that  one  we  loved  to  meet 
"Will  join  our  youthful  throng  no  more. 
Till  all  these  changing  scenes  are  o'er. 

2  No  more  that  voice  we  loved  to  hear 
Shall  fill  his  teacher's  listening  ear ; 
No  more  its  tones  shall  join  to  swell 
The  songs  that  of  a  Saviour  tell. 

3  That  welcome  face,  that  sparkling  eye, 
And  sprightly  form,  must  buried  lie  ; 
Deep  in  the  cold  and  silent  gloom. 
The  rayless  night  that  fills  the  tomb. 

4  And  we  live  on,  but  none  can  say 
HoAV  near,  or  distant  is  the  day, 

When  death's  unwelcome  hand  shall  come 
To  lay  us  in  our  narrow  home. 


THE  SCHOOL  hoom.  197 

5  God  tells  us,  by  this  mournful  death, 
How  vain  and  fleeting  is  our  breath, 
And  bids  our  souls  prepare  to  meet 
The  trial  of  his  judgment-seat. 

284:         Reflection  on  leaving  School.  C.  M. 

AND  now  another  hour  is  past, 
Of  kind  instruction  given ; 
And  this,  perhaps,  may  be  the  last 
On  this  side  hell  or  heaven. 

2  And  is  it  so  ?  How  dread  the  thought, 

And  yet  indeed  how  true  ! 
If  I  could  feel  it  as  I  ought, 
This  day,  what  should  I  do  1 

3  O  surely  prize  it  more  and  more. 

And  pray  that  God  would  give 
A  death  of  gain,  if  life  be  o'er. 
And  blessing,  if  I  live. 

S^5  Chsing  School.  7S« 

FOR  a  season  called  to  part, 
Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

2  Jesus,  hear  our  humble  prayer. 
Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep. 
Let  thy  mercy,  and  thy  care,  ' 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3  What  we  each  have  now  been  taught, 
Let  our  memories  retain ; 


198  THE  SCHOOL  ROOM. 

Ma\'  we,  if  we  live,  be  brought 
Here  to  meet  in  peace  again. 

4  Then,  if  thou  instruction  bless, 
Songs  of  praises  shall  be  given  ; 
We  '11  our  thankfulness  express, 
Here  on  earth  and  when  in  heayen. 

286  Closing  School.  L.  M. 

COME,  Christian  brethren,  ere  v.'e  part. 
Join  every  voice  and  every  heart ; 
One  solemn  hymn  to  God  we  raise ; 
One  final  song  of  grateful  praise. 
2  Teachers,  we  here  may  meet  no  more, 
But  there  is  yet  a  happier  shore ; 
And  there,  released  from  toil  and  pain. 
Dear  brethren,  we  shall  meet  again. 

287  Closing  School.  L.  M, 

DISMISS  us  with  thy  blessing.  Lord, 
Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word ; 
All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive, 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 
2  Though  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good ; 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood ; 
Give  every  fettered  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 

288  Closing  School.  L.  M. 

FATHER,  once  more  let  grateful  praise 
And  humble  prayer  to  thee  ascend ; 
Thou  Guide  and  GuaVdian  of  our  ways. 
Our  first,  and  last,  and  only  Friend. 


THE  SCHOOL  ROOlff. 


19 


2  Since  every  day  and  hour  that 's  gone 
Has  been  with  mercy  richly  crowned ; 
Mercy,  we  know,  shall  still  flow  on, 
For  ever  sure,  as  time  rolls  round. 

3  Hear,  then,  the  parting  prayers  we  pour. 
And  bind  our  hearts  in  love  alone ; 
Though  we  may  meet  on  earth  no  more, 
May  we  at  last  surround  thy  throne. 

«|§9  Dismission.  8s,  7s,  4S» 

LORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
I'm  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace ; 

0  refresh  us. 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give  and  adoration 

For  the  gospel's  joyful  sound ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound ; 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away ; 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  to  leave  our  cumbrous  clay, 

May  we,  ready. 
Rise  and  feign  in  endless  day. 


200  SCHOOL  ANNITEHSABIES. 


SCHOOL  ANNIVERSARIES. 


5200  Sabbath-school  Celebration.    7s,  «&  6s. 

TO  thee,  0  blessed  Saviour, 
Our  grateful  songs  we  raise ; 
O  tune  our  hearts  and  voices 
Thy  holy  name  to  praise ; 
'Tis  by  thy  sovereign  mercy 
We  're  here  allowed  to  meet ; 
To  join  with  friends  and  teachers, 
Thy  blessing  to  entreat« 

2  Lord,  guide  and  bless  our  teachers 
Who  labour  for  our  good, 

And  may  the  holy  Scriptures 
By  us  be  understood; 
O  may  our  hearts  be  given 
To  thee,  our  glorious  King ; 
That  we  may  meet  in  heaven, 
Thy  praises  there  to  sing. 

3  And  may  the  precious  gospel 
Be  published  all  abroad. 
Till  the  benighted  heathen 
Shall  know  and  serve  the  Lord; 
Till  o'er  the  wide  creation 

The  rays  of  truth  shall  shine, 
And  nations  now  in  darkness 
Arise  to  light  divine. 


SCHOOL  ANKIVKRSABIES.  201 

S9 1  T^e  Anniversary.  C.  M. 

LORD,  we  are  spared  again  to  meet 
On  this  rejoicing  day ; 
To  bow  before  thy  mercy-seat, 
To  praise  thee,  and  to  pray. 

2  Many,  since  last  we  gathered  here, 

Have  passed  away  like  flowers; 
Perhaps,  before  another  year, 
Their  dwelling  may  be  ours ! 

3  To  Jesus  every  eye  we  raise, 

On  him  for  mercy  rest ; 
Young  children,  in  his  mortal  days, 
He  folded  to  his  breast. 

4  Young  children,  at  his  Father's  side, 

He  still  with  pity  views. 
And,  pleading  that  for  such  he  died. 
Their  sinful  hearts  renews. 

5  Lord,  to  thine  open  arms  we  fly, 

And  seek  our  safety  there  ; 
Then  shall  we  have  no  fear  to  die, 
If  thou  our  hearts  prepare. 

009  7%e  Anniversary.  7s,   &  6s. 

WE  bring  no'  glittering  treasures. 
No  gems  from  earth's  deep  mine, 
We  come  with  simple  measures, 
To  chant  thy  love  divine. 
Children,  thy  favours  sharing, 
Their  voice  of  thanks  would  raise ; 


202  SCHOOL  A!TXIVERSAKIES. 

Father,  accept  our  offering, 
Our. song  of  grateful  praise. 

2  The  dearest  gift  of  Heaven, 
Love's  written  word  of  truth, 
To  us  is  early  given, 

To  guide  our  steps  in  youth ; 
We  hear  the  wondrous  story, 
The  tale  of  Calvary; 
We  read  of  homes  in  glor}% 
From  sin  and  sorrow  free. 

3  Saviour,  bestow  thy  blessing ; 
O  teach  us  how  to  pray ; 
That  each  thy  fear  possessing. 
May  tread  life's  onward  way ; 
Then  where  the  pure  are  dwelling, 
We  '11  hope  to  meet  again. 

And  sweeter  numbers  swelling. 
We  '11  join  to  praise  thy  name. 

^03  Tlte  Anniversary.  8s,  &  7s. 

WE  have  met  in  peace  together, 
In  this  house  of  God  again  : 
Constant  friends  have  led  us  hither, 
Here  to  chant  the  solemn  strain : 
Here  to  breathe  our  adoration. 

While  the  balmy  breeze  of  spring, 
Like  the  Spirit  of  salvation, 

Comes  with  gladness  on  its  wing, 

2  And,  while  nature  glows  with  beauty. 
While  the  fields  are  rich  in  flowers, 


SCHOOL  A?JNIVEnSAniES.  203 

Shall  our  hearts  neglect  their  duty, 
Shall  our  souls  abuse  their  powers  ? 

Shall  not  all  our  hopes  ascending, 
Point  us  to  a  home  above, 

Where,  in  glory  never  ending, 
He  who  made  us  smiles  in  love  1 

3  There  no  autumn-tempests  gather; 

There  no  friends  lament  the  dead; 
And  on  fields  that  never  wither, 

Fadeless  rays  of  light  are  shed  : 
There  Avith  bright  immortal  roses, 

Angels  wreath  their  harps  of  gold, 
And  each  ransomed  soul  reposes 

'Midst  a  scene  of  bliss  untold. 

4  We  have  met,  and  time  is  flying, 

We  shall  part, — and  still  his  wing, 
Sweeping  o'er  the  dead  and  dying. 

Will  the  changeful  seasons  bring ; 
Let  us,  while  our  hearts  are  lightest. 

In  our  fresh  and  early  years, 
Turn  to  Him,  whose  smile  is  brightest, 

And  whose  grace  will  calm  our  fears. 

^{^^        Sabhath-school  Anniversary.  L.  M. 

FROM  year  to  year  in  love  we  meet ; 
From  year  to  year  in  peace  we  part ; 
The  tongues  of  children  uttering  sweet 
The  thrilling  joy  of  every  heart. 

2  But  time  rolls  on ;  and,  year  by  year, 
We  change,  grow  up,  or  pass  away; 


204  8CHOOI,  AWiriVERSAHIES. 

Not  twice  the  same  assembly  here 
Have  hailed  the  children's  festal  day. 

3  Death,  ere  another  year,  shall  strike 
Some  in  our  number  marked  to  fall : 
Be  young  and  old  prepared  alike ; 
The  warning  is  to  each,  to  all. 

4  Oft  broke,  our  failing  ranks  renew ; 
Send  teachers,  children,  in  our  place, 
More  humble,  docile,  faithful,  true, 
More  like  thy  Son,  from  race  to  race. 

^Oo  Anniversary  Hymn.  C.  AI. 

LORD,  to  our  little  round  of  years, 
Another  thou  hast  given ; 
And  still  thy  constant  kindness  cheers 
And  blesses  us,  from  heaven. 

2  Through  ceaseless  mercies,  let  us  trace 

Our  Father's  guardian  care; 
And  pour  our  infant  hearts  in  praise, 
And  breathe  their  wants  in  prayer. 

3  In  prayer, — for  grace  to  guide  our  will, 

And  teach  us  from  above  : 
In  praise, — for  thou  art  waiting  still 
To  bless  us  with  thy  love. 

4  Jesus,  thy  voice  may  we  discern, 

Thy  gracious  call  obey ; 
And  early  choose,  and  grateful  learn 
The  Life— the  Truth— the  Way— 


THE  SABBATB.  205 


THE  SABBATH. 


*J9 @  Hmo  street  is  the  Sabbath.  1 1 S. 

HOW  sweet  is  the  Sabbath,  the  morn- 
ing of  rest;  [best; 
The  day  of  the  week  which  T  surely  love 
The  morning:  my  Saviour  arose  from  the 
tomb,                                   [gloom. 
And  took  from  the  grave  all  its  terror  and 

2  0  let  me  be  thoughtful  and  prayerful  to- 

day, 

And  not  spend  a  minute  in  trifling  or  play ; 

Remembering   these   seasons  were   gra- 
ciously given,  [heaveiu 

To  teach  me  to  seek,  and  prepare  me  for 

3  In  the  house  of  my  God,  in  his  presence 

and  fear,  [sincere ; 

When  I  worship  to-day,  may  it  all  be 
In  the  school  when  I  learn,  may  I  do  it 

with  care,  [me  there. 

And  be  grateful  to  those  who  watch  over 

4  Instruct  me,  my  Saviour;  a  child  though 

I  be, 
I  am  not  too  young  to  be  noticed  by  thee ; 
Renew  all  my  heart,  keep  me  firm  in  thy 

ways,  [thee  the  praise. 

I  would  love  thee,  and  serve  thee,  and  give 


206  THE  SABBATH. 

297  The  Day  of  Rest.  7s. 

SAFELY  through  another  week, 
God  hath  brought  us  on  our  way; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek 

On  this  holy  Sabbath  day; 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  Mercies  multiplied  each  hour, 

Gracious  Lord,  our  praise  demand 
Guarded  by  thy  mighty  power, 

Nourished  by  thy  bounteous  hand ; 
Now  from  worldly  care  set  free. 
May  we  spend  this  day  with  thee. 

3  May  our  thoughts  to  thee  arise. 

May  we  feel  thy  presence  near; 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes. 

While  we  in  thy  house  appear ; 
And  may  all  our  Sabbaths  prove 
Foretastes  of  the  joys  above. 

998  Christ's  Resurrection.  C.  M. 

THIS  is  the  day  when  Christ  arose 
So  early  from  the  dead ; 
Why  should  I  keep  my  eyelids  closed, 
And  waste  my  hours  in  bed "? 

2  This  is  the  day  when  Jesus  broke 
The  power  of  death  and  hell ; 
And  shall  I  still  wear  Satan's  yoke, 
And  love  my  sins  so  well  1 


THE  SABBATH.  207 

3  To-day  with  pleasure  Christians  meet, 

To  pray  and  hear  thy  word  ; 
And  I  would  go  Avith  cheerful  feet, 
To  learn  thy  will,  0  Lord. 

4  r  11  leave  my  sport  to  read  and  pray, 

And  so  prepare  for  heaven  ; 
O  may  I  love  this  blessed  day 
The  best  of  all  the  seven. 

29©  Close  of  the  Sabbath.  L.  M. 

WE  'VE  passed  another  Sabbath  day, 
And  heard  of  Jesus  and  of  heaven ; 
We  thank  thee  for  thy  word,  and  pray 
That  this  day's  sins  may  be  forgiven. 

2  Forgive  our  inattention,  Lord, 

Our  looks  and  thoughts  that  went  astray; 
Forgive  our  carelessness  abroad. 
At  home  our  idleness  and  play. 

3  May  all  we  heard  and  understood, 

Be  M'-ell  remembered  through  the  week, 
And  help  to  make  us  wise  and  good, 
More  humble,  diligent,  and  meek. 

4  And  when  our  lives  are  finished  here, 
And  days  and  Sabbaths  shall  be  o'er. 
May  we  at  thy  right  hand  appear. 

To  serve  and  love  thee  evermore. 

300  The  Lord's  Day.  C.   M- 

THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 
He  calls  the  hours  his  own : 


208  THE  SABBA.TH. 

Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  he  rose,  and  left  the  dead, 

And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumphs  spread, 
And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  to  the  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son  : 
Help  us,  0  Lord,  descend  and  bring 
Salvation  from  thy  throne. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord  who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace ; 
Who  comes,  in  God  his  Father's  name. 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains, 

The  church  on  earth  can  raise : 
The  highest  heax'^ens  in  which  he  reigns 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 

301  The  day  of  Rest.  S.  M. 

SWEET  is  the  task,  0  Lord, 
Thy  glorious  acts  to  sing. 
To  praise  thy  name,  and  hear  thy  word, 
And  grateful  offerings  bring. 

2  Sweet,  at  the  dawning  hour, 
Thy  boundless  love  to  tell ; 
And  when  the  night-wind  shuts  the  flower 
Still  on  the  theme  to  dwell. 


THE  SABBATH.  ?(lfV 

3  Sweet,  on  this  day  of  rest, 

To  join  in  heart  and  voice, 
With  those  who  love  and  serve  thee  best, 
And  in  thy  name  rejoice. 

4  To  songs  of  praise  and  joy, 

Be  every  Sabbath  given, 
That  such  may  be  our  blest  employ 
Eternally  in  heaven. 

30Q{  ^/»«  Sabbatk  welcomed.  S.  M. 

WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
That  saw  the  Lord  arise ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast. 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

2  Jesus  himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  his  saints  to-day ; 
Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amid  the  place 

Where  my  dear  Lord  has  been. 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this. 
Till  called  to  rise,  and  soar  away. 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

303  The  Sabbath.  L.  M. 

ANOTHER  six  days'  work  is  done, 
Another  Sabbath  is  begun ; 
14 


210  'the  sabbath. 

Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  hath  blest. 

2  0  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise, 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies ; 

And  draw  from  Heaven  that  sweet  repose. 
Which  none  but  he  that  feels  it  knows. 

3  This  heavenly  calm  within  the  breast, 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest, 
Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains. 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4  In  holy  duties,  let  the  day, 

In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away; 
How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end ! 

304:       ^  Bright  Sabbath  Morning.    7s,  &  6s. 

THE  rosy  light  is  dawning 
Upon  the  mountain's  brow : 
It  is  the  Sabbath  morning, 
Arise  and  pay  thy  vow. 
Lift  up  thy  voice  to  heaven 

In  sacred  praise  and  prayer, 
While  unto  thee  is  given 
The  light  of  life  to  share. 

2  The  landscape,  lately  shrouded, 

By  evening's  paler  ray, 
Smiles  beauteous  and  unclouded. 

Before  the  eye  of  day : 
So  let  our  souls,  benighted 

Too  long  in  folly's  shade. 
By  thy  kind  smiles  be  lighted 

To  joys  that  never  fade. 


THE   SABBATH.  %Vt 

3  O  see  those  waters  streaming 

In  crystal  purity ; 
While  earth  with  verdure  teeming, 

Gives  rapture  to  the  eye. 
liet  rivers  of  salvation, 

In  larger  currents  flow. 
Till  every  tribe  and  nation 

Their  healing  virtues  know. 

30*3  Sabbath  F.venivg.  6s, 

THE  light  of  Sabbath  eve 
Is  fading  fast  away ; 
What  record  will  it  leave, 

To  crown  the  closing  day  1 
Is  it  a  Sabbath  spent, 

Of  fruitless  time  destroyed  1 
Or  have  these  moments  lent, 
Been  sacredly  employed  1 

2  How  dreadful  and  how  drear. 

In  yon  dark  world  of  pain, 
Will  Sabbaths  lost  appear. 

That  cannot  come  again. 
Then  in  that  hopeless  place, 

The  wretched  soul  will  say, 
"  I  had  those  hours  of  grace, 

But  cast  them  all  away." 

3  To  waste  these  Sabbath  hours,  pj; 

O  may  we  never  dare ; 
Nor  taint  with  thoughts  of  ours,  ' 

These  sacred  days  of  prayer : 
But  may  our  Sabbaths  here 

Inspire  our  hearts  with  love ; 


212  THE  SABBATH. 

And  prove  a  foretaste  clear 
Of  that  sweet  rest  above. 

306  Love  of  the  SaUath.  L.  M. 

I  LOVE  to  have  the  Sabbath  come. 
For  then  I  rise  and  quit  my  home ; 
And  haste  to  school  with  cheerful  air. 
To  meet  my  dearest  teachers  there. 

2  'Tis  there  I'm  always  taught  to  pray 
That  God  would  bless  me  day  by  day ; 
And  safely  guard,  and  guide  me  still, 
And  help  me  to  obey  his  will. 

3  'Tis  there  I  sing  a  Saviour's  love, 
Which  brought  him  from  his  throne  above. 
And  made  him  suffer,  bleed,  and  die, 
For  sinful  creatures,  such  as  I. 

4  From  all  the  lessons  I  obtain, 
May  I  a  store  of  knowledge  gain  ; 
And  early  seek  my  Saviour's  face, 
And  gain  from  him  supplies  of  grace. 

5  And  then,  through  life's  remaining  days, 
I  'II  love  to  sing  my  Saviour's  praise ; 
And  bless  the  kindness  and  the  grace 
That  brought  me  to  this  sacred  place. 

307  Sabbath  Morning.  7s. 

ON  the  beams  of  early  morn, 
Now  another  week  appears  ; 
While  the  last,  in  distance  borne, 
Rests  with  my  departed  years, 


THE   SABBATff.  1^ 

Time,  as  speeds  his  flight  away 
Brings  again  the  Sabbath  day. 

2  Grant  me,  Lord,  a  mind  prepared 
That  may  make  its  blessings  mine ; 
Such  as  once  of  old  were  shared 
By  the  saints,  in  joys  divine, 
When  they  hailed  upon  their  way, 
The  returning  Sabbath  day. 

3  While  I  take  my  weekly  place 

In  the  house  of  praise  and  prayer ; 
May  the  visits  of  thy  grace 
Sweetly  prove  thy  presence  there ; 
Blessed,  may  I  humbly  say, 
Is  to  me  the  Sabbath  day. 

4  And,  when  days  and  years  are  past, 
Times  and  seasons  known  no  more, 
Saviour,  may  I  share  at  last. 
Through  the  blood  which  thou  didst  pour, 
In  a  house  not  made  of  clay. 
Heaven's  eternal  Sabbath  day. 

308  Sabbath  Employments.  L.  M. 

SWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks,  and 
sing; 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light» 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest, 
No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  ray  breast : 


214  THE    SABBATH. 

O  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound  ! 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word ; 
Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine ! 
How  deep  thy  counsels  !  how  divine  ! 

4  Fools  never  raise  their  thoughts  so  high; 
Like  brutes  they  live,  like  brutes  they  die; 
Like  grass  they  flourish,  till  thy  breath 
Blasts  them  in  everlasting  death. 

5  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part. 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

6  Sin,  my  worst  enemy  before. 

Shall  vex  my  eyes  and  ears  no  more ; 
My  inward  foes  shall  all  be  slain. 
Nor  Satan  break  my  peace  again. 

V  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know, 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below  ; 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ, 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 


215 


BIVISE  "WORSHIP. 


DIVINE  WORSHIP. 


^0Q  God's  House.  L.  M. 

ETERNAL  Father,  God  of  grace, 
Who  dwellest  in  this  holy  place, 
Hear  us,  O  hear  us,  while  we  pray, 
And  send  us  not  unblest  away. 

2  Look  on  us  now,  and  bless  us  here ; 
We  fain  would  worship  in  thy  fear : 
O  be  thy  shadow  round  us  spread, 
O  be  thy  Spirit  on  us  shed. 

3  Not  many  years  our  feet  have  run, 
Yet  hast  thou  watched  them  every  one  ; 
May  all  our  future  years  be  bright 
With  beams  of  heavenly  love  and  light. 

4  Li  life,  and  when  we  come  to  die, 
Be  thou  our  Guardian  ever  nigh ; 
And  may  the  pang  that  sets  us  free, 
Waft  every  spirit  home  to  thee. 

5  1  O        Trifling  in  the  House  of  God.         L.  M, 

IN  God's  own  house  for  me  to  play,  [pray, 
Where  Christians  meet  to  praise  and 
Is  to  profane  his  holy  place, 
And  mock  the  Almighty  to  his  face. 

-Z  When  angels  bow  before  the  Lord, 
And  devils  tremble  at  his  word, 


216  BITIJTE  WORSHIP. 

Shall  I,  a  sinful  child,  proclaim 
My  want  of  reverence  for  his  name  ] 

3  Shall  others  pray,  and  I  appear 
As  if  I  had  no  God  to  fear? 

My  eyes,  my  ears,  my  tongue,  my  heart, 
Should  all  fulfil  their  proper  part. 

4  Saviour,  thy  Spirit's  help  afford, 
Make  me  attentive  to  thy  word, 
Nor  let  me  be  neglectful  found, 
Where  love  and  mercy  so  abound. 

311.  Worshipping  Assembly.  L.   M, 

LORD,  hoAv  delightful  'tis  to  see 
A  whole  assembly  worship  thee  ! 
At  once  they  sing,  at  once  they  pray ; 
They  hear  of  heaven,  and  learn  the  way. 

2  I  have  been  there  and  still  would  go, 
'Tis  like  a  little  heaven  below  : 

Not  all  my  pleasures  nor  my  play 
Shall  tempt  me  to  forget  this  day. 

3  O  write  upon  my  memory,  Lord, 
The  texts  and  doctrines  of  thy  word ; 
That  I  may  break  thy  laws  no  more. 
But  love  thee  better  than  before. 

4  With  thoughts  of  Christ  and  things  divine 
Fill  up  this  foolish  heart  of  mine ; 
That,  hoping  pardon  through  his  blood, 

I  may  lie  down  and  wake  with  God. 

819  The  Truth  applied  S.  M, 

I  HEAR  thy  word  with  love, 
And  I  would  fain  obey ; 


DIVINE  wonsHip.  217 

Lord,  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
To  guide  me,  lest  I  stray. 

2  O  who  can  ever  find  *  Jg 

The  error  of  his  ways  ? 
Yet,  with  a  bold,  presumptuous  mind, 
I  would  not  dare  transgress. 

3  Warn  me  of  every  sin, 

Forgive  my  secret  faults ; 
And  cleanse  this  guilty  soul  of  mine, 
Whose  crimes  exceed  my  thoughts. 

4  While  with  my  heart  and  tongue, 

I  spread  thy  praise  abroad, 
Accept  the  woiship  and  the  song. 
My  Saviour,  and  my  God. 

3  1.  S  "Attending  public  Worship.  L.  M, 

WHEN  to  the  house  of  God  we  go, 
To  hear  his  word  and  sing  his  love, 
We  ought  to  worship  him  below. 
As  saints  and  angels  do  above : 

2  For  God  is  present  everywhere. 

And  watches  all  our  thoughts  and  ways : 
He  marks  who  humbly  join  in  prayer, 
And  who  sincerely  sing  his  praise. 

3  The  triflers,  too,  his  eye  can  see, 
Who  only  seem  to  take  a  part ; 
They  move  the  lip  and  bend  the  knee, 
But  do  not  seek  him  with  their  heart. 

4  O  may  we  never  trifle  so, 

Nor  lose  the  days  our  God  has  given ; 


218  DIVINE  WOHSHIP. 

Bat  learn,  by  Sabbaths  here  below, 
To  spend  eternity  in  heaven. 

314:  ^«*^'c  fVorship.  C.  M. 

IN  thy  great  name,  O  Lord,  we  come, 
To  worship  at  thy  feet ; 
O  pour  thy  Holy  Spirit  down 
On  all  that  now  shall  meet. 

2  We  come  to  hear  Jehovah  speak. 

To  hear  the  Saviour's  voice  : 
Thy  face  and  favour,  Lord,  we  seek; 
Now  make  our  hearts  rejoice. 

3  Teach  us  to  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear, 

And  understand  thy  word ; 
To  feel  thy  blissful  presence  near. 
And  trust  our  living  Lord. 

3  t  ^  Sefore  Sermon.  L.  M . 

NOW   may   the    gospel's    conquering 
Be  felt  by  all  assembled  here ;  [power 
So  shall  this  prove  a  joyful  hour. 
And  God's  own  arm  of  strength  appear. 

2  Lord,  let  thy  mighty  voice  be  heard ; 
Speak  in  the  word,  and  speak  with  power; 
So  shall  thy  glorious  name  be  feared, 
By  those  who  never  feared  before. 

3  O  pity  those  who  live  in  sin. 
Avert  from  them  the  sinner's  doom : 
Open  the  ark,  and  take  them  in, 

And  save  them  from  the  wrath  to  come. 


DIVINE  WORSHIP. 


219 


4  So  shall  thy  people  joyful  bo ; 
The  angels  too  will  louder  sing: 
And  all  ascribe  the  praise  to  thee, 
To  thee,  the  everlasting  King. 

3  1  G  Unprofitable  Hearing.  C.  M. 

LONG  have  we  sat  beneath  the  sound 
Of  thy  salvation,  Lord ; 
Yet  still  how  weak  our  faith  is  founds 
And  knowledge  of  thy  word ! 

2  How  cold  and  feeble  is  our  love, 

How  negligent  our  fear  ! 
How  low  our  hope  of  joys  above, 
How  few  affections  there  ! 

3  Great  God,  thy  sovereign  power  impart, 

To  give  thy  word  success  ; 
Write  thy  salvation  in  each  heart, 
And  make  us  learn  thy  grace. 

4  Show  our  forgetful  feet  the  way 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high : 
There  knowledge  grows  without  decay, 
And  love  shall  never  die. 

317  Acceptable  Worship.  H.  M. 

OFOR  a  heart  to  feel 
The  presence  where  we  stand ! 
Remember,  as  we  kneel. 

That  God  is  nigh  at  hand, 
And  w^hile  we  meet  to  seek  him  thus, 
He  will  be  gracious  e'en  to  us. 


230  BIVITTE  WOnSHIP. 

2  The  sigh  of  one  distrest 

By  sorrow  for  his  crimes, 
Who  humbly  smites  his  breast, 

And  seeks  the  Lurd  betimes ; 
This  is  the  voice  that  God  attends, 
And  such  he  chooses  for  his  friends. 

3  He  knows — he  knows  of  me, 

If  I  'm  his  friend  or  foe ; 
Wherever  I  may  be, 

He  follows  as  I  go. 
Sees  every  word  and  thought  and  look 
And  writes  them  in  his  judgment  book 

4  Well  may  I  think  with  dread 

On  that  tremendous  day, 
And  hang  my  guilty  head, 

And  now  in  earnest  pray : 
In  this  accepted  time  I  cry, 

"  Have  mercy.  Lord  or  else  I  die." 

3  1  S  Sanctuary  Worship.  7s, 

TO  thy  temple  I  repair ; 
Lord,  I  love  to  worship  there ; 
While  thy  glorious  praise  is  sung. 
Touch  my  lips,  unloose  my  tongue. 

g  While  the  prayers  of  saints  ascend, 
God  of  love,  to  mine  attend ; 
Hear  me,  for  thy  Spirit  pleads  ; 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 

3  While  I  hearken  to  thy  law, 
Fill  my  soul  with  humble  awe ; 


DJVIITE  WORSHIP.  221 

May  thy  gospel  bring  to  me 
Tiife  and  immortality. 

4  While  thy  ministers  proclaim 
Peace  and  pardon  in  thy  name, 
Through  their  voice,  by  faith  may  I 
Hear  thee  speaking  from  on  high. 

6  From  thy  house  when  I  return, 
May  my  li^art  within  me  burn ; 
And  at  evening  let  me  say, 
"  I  have  walked  with  God  to-day." 

310    Overcoming  Impediments  to  Worship.    8,7. 

WHY  should  cold  or  stormy  weather 
Keep  me  from  the  house  of  prayer] 
0  where  Christians  meet  together. 
Let  me  still  be  with  them  there. 

2  If  I  loved  my  God  sincerely, 

If  my  heart  approved  his  ways,     . 
It  would  grieve  my  heart  severely. 
To  be  kept  from  prayer  and  praise. 

3  When  on  earth  the  Saviour  wandered. 

Oft  for  me  his  cheek  was  wet; 

Oft  in  silent  prayer  he  pondered, 

Through  chill  night,  on  Olivet. 

4  Then  shall  cold  or  stormy  weather 

Keep  me  from  the  house  of  prayer? 
No  .  where  Christians  meet  together, 
Let  me  still  be  with  them  there ! 


222  BIVIWE  WORSHIP. 

3^0  Delightsof  public  Worship.  7s, 

LORD  of  hosts,  how  lovely  fair, 
E'en  on  earth  thy  temples  are ; 
Here  thy  waiting  people  see 
Much  of  heaven,  and  much  of  thee. 

2  From  thy  gracious  presence  flows 
Bliss  that  softens  all  our  woes  ; 
While  thy  Spirit's  holy  fire    • 
Warms  our  hearts  with  pure  desire. 

3  Here  we  supplicate  thy  throne. 
Here  thou  makest  thy  glories  known ; 
Here  we  learn  thy  righteous  ways. 
Taste  thy  love  and  sing  thy  praise. 

4  Thus  with  sacred  songs  of  joy, 
We  our  happy  lives  employ; 
Love,  and  long  to  love  thee  more, 
Till  from  earth  to  heaven  we  soar. 

S^l        Praytr  for  Divine  Instruction.         L.   M. 

COME,  Jesus,  heavenly  Teacher,  come, 
Convey  thine  own  instructions  hoine ; 
While  men  thy  sacred  truth  impart, 
*Tis  thine  alone  to  reach  the  heart. 

2  Whene'er  I  read  or  hear  thy  word, 
Thine  inward  teachings.  Lord,  afford  : 
To  me  thy  holy  will  reveal, 
Unfold  the  book,  and  loose  the  seal. 

'3  Call  me,  0  call  me  to  thy  feet. 
And  there  transported  may  I  sit; 


SOCIAl  AND  PRIVATE  WORSHIP.  223 

With  joy  thy  heavenly  features  trace, 
And  feast  upon  thy  richest  grace. 


SOCIAL  AND  PRIVATE  WORSHIP. 


33*2  Retirement.  C.  M, 

I  LOVE  to  Steal  awhile  away 
From  every  cumbering  care  ; 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day, 
In  humble,  grateful  prayer. 

2  I  love  in  solitude  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear; 
And  all  his  promises  to  plead. 
Where  none  but  God  can  hear. 

3  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore ; 
And  all  my  cares  and  sorrows  cast 
On  him  whom  I  adore. 

4  I  love  by  faith  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  in  heaven ; 
The  prospect  doth  my  strength  renew. 
While  here  by  tempests  driven. 

5  Thus,  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 

May  its  departing  ray 
Be  calm  as  this  impressive  hour. 
And  lead  to  endless  day. 


224         SOCIAZ.  AXD  PRIVATE  WOSSHIF. 
393  'Social  Worship.  L.  M. 

WHERE  two  or  three  with  sweet  ac- 
cord, 
Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 
Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 
And  offer  solemn  prayer  and  praise  : 

2  "There,"  says  the  Saviour,  "will  I  be 
Amid  this  little  company ; 

To  them  unveil  my  smiling  face, 
And  shed  my  glories  round  the  place." 

3  We  meet  at  thy  command,  0  Lord, 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word ; 
Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above. 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  love. 

321     Longing  for  Qod  in  Retirement.        L.  M. 

r>  ETURN,  my  roving  heart,  return, 
C  And  chase  these  shadowy  forms  no 
Seek  out  some  solitude  to  mourn,  [more 
And  thy  forsaken  God  implore. 

2  0  thou  great  God,  whose  piercing  eye 
Distinctly  marks  each  deep  recess, 

In  these  sequestered  hours  draw  nigh. 
And  with  thy  presence  fill  the  place. 

3  Through  all  the  windings  of  my  heart, 
My  search  let  heavenly  wisdom  guide, 
And  still  its  radiant  beams  impart, 
'Till  all  be  searched  and  purified. 


SOCIAL  AND  PRIVATE  WOHSHIP.  225 

4  Then,  with  the  visits  of  thy  love, 
Vouchsafe  my  inmost  soul  to  cheer; 
'Till  every  grace  shall  join  to  prove, 
That  God  has  fixed  his  dwelling  there. 

3^5  Retirement.  C.  M.. 

FAR  from  the  world,  0  Lord,  I  flee, 
From  strife  and  tumult  far ; 
From  scenes  where  Satan  wages  still 
His  most  successful  war. 

2  The  calm  retreat,  the  silent  shade, 

With  prayer  and  praise  agree ; 
And  seem,  by  thy  sweet  bounty,  made 
For  those  who  follow  thee. 

3  There,  if  the  Spirit  touch  the  soul, 

And  grace  her  mean  abode, 
O  with  what  peace,  and  joy,  and  love, 
She  communes  with  her  God  ! 

4  Author  and  Guardian  of  my  life, 

Sweet  Source  of  light  divine, 
And — all  harmonious  names  in  one — 
My  Saviour — thou  art  mine. 

5  What  thanks  I  owe  thee,  and  what  love ! 

A  boundless,  endless  store  !        [above. 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  through  realms 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 


15 


226         THi:  SUCCESS  of  the  gospel. 


THE  SUCCESS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


3!SG  Spread  of  the  Gospel.  S.  M. 

OGOD  of  sovereign  grace, 
We  bow  before  thy  throne; 
And  plead  for  all  the  human  race, 
The  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Spread  through  the  earth,  0  Lord, 
The  knowledge  of  thy  ways ; 
And  let  all  lands  with  joy  record. 
The  great  Redeemer's  praise. 

3^7  The  Gospel  Banner.  7s,  &  6s. 

NOW  be  the  gospel  banner 
In  every  land  unfurled ; 
And  be  the  shout,  Hosanna! 

Re-echoed  through  the  world  : 
Till  every  isle  and  nation, 

Till  every  tribe  and  tongue 
Receive  the  great  salvation, 
And  join  the  happy  throng. 

2  What  though  the  embattled  legions 
Of  earth  and  hell  combine  1 
His  arm  throughout  their  regions, 
Shall  soon  resplendent  shine : 


THE  SUCCESS  Or  THE  GOSFEZi*      227 

Ride  on,  O  Lord,  victorious  ; 

Immanuel,  Prince  of  peace, 
Thy  triumph  shall  be  glorious ; 

Thy  empire  still  increase. 

3  Yes,  thou  shalt  reign  for  ever, 

O  Jesus,  King  of  kings ; 
Thy  light,  thy  love,  thy  favour, 

Each  ransomed  captive  sings  : 
The  isles  for  thee  are  waiting, 

The  deserts  learn  thy  praise ; 
The  hills  and  valleys  greeting, 

The  song  responsive  raise. 

328   Prayer  for  the  Spread  of  the  Qospel.    8,7,4. 

O'ER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 
Look,  my  soul,  be  still,  and  gaze ; 
All  the  promises  do  travail 
With  a  glorious  day  of  grace ; 

Blessed  Jubilee, 
Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 

2  Kingdoms  wide,  that  sit  in  darkness. 

Grant  them.  Lord,  the  glorious  light' 
And  from  eastern  coast  to  western. 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night ; 

And  redemption. 
Freely  purchased,  win  the  day. 

3  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  Gospel ; 

Win  and  conquer,  never  cease; 
May  thy  lasting,  wide  dominions 
Multiply,  and  still  increase ! 


228     THE  SUCCESS  or  THE  GOSPEL, 

Sway  thy  sceptre, 
Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 

3^9  The  Blessed  Gospel.  CM. 

BLEST  are  the  souls  who  hear  and 
The  gospel's  joyful  sound:       [know 
Peace  shall  attend  the  path  they  go. 
And  light  their  steps  surround. 

2  Their  joy  shall  bear  their  spirits  up, 

Through  their  Redeemer's  name ; 
His  righteousness  exalts  their  hope, 
And  fills  their  foes  with  shame. 

3  The  Lord,  our  glory  and  defence. 

Strength  and  salvation  gives ; 
Israel,  thy  King  for  ever  reigns, 
Thy  God  for  ever  lives. 

330        TTie  promised  Time  is  coming.  P.  M. 

REJOICE,  rejoice,  the  promised  time  is 
coming,  [bloom ; 

Rejoice,    rejoice,    the    wilderness    shall 
And  Zion's  children  then  shall  sing, 
The  deserts  are  all  blossoming,  [coming. 
Rejoice,   rejoice,   the   promised   time   is 
Rejoice,   rejoice,    the    wilderness    shall 
bloom ; 
The  gospel  banner,  wide  unfurled, 
Shall  wave  in  triumph  o'er  the  world, 
And  every  creature,  bond  or  free, 
Shall  hail  that  glorious  jubilee. 


THE  SUCCESS  OF  THE  OOSPEl.     229 

331  Effects  of  the  Gospel.  H.  M 

'ARK  the  soft  falling  snow, 


M^ 


And  the  descending  rain  : 


To  heaven  from  whence  it  fell, 

It  turns  not  back  again ; 
But  waters  earth  through  every  pore, 
And  calls  forth  all  her  secret  store. 

2  Arrayed  in  beauteous  green, 

The  hills  and  valleys  shine. 
And  man  and  beast  are  fed 

By  providence  divine  : 
The  harvest  bows  its  golden  ears, 
The  copious  seed  of  future  years. 

3  So,  saith  the  God  of  grace, 

My  gospel  shall  descend, 
Almighty  to  eifect 

The  purpose  I  intend: 
Millions  of  souls  shall  feel  its  power, 
And  bear  it  down  to  millions  more. 

33S  Prayer  for  Revival.  L.  M. 

OSUN  of  righteousness,  arise. 
With  gentle  beams  on  Sion  shine ; 
Dispel  the  darkness  from  our  eyes. 
And  souls  awake  to  life  divine. 

2  On  all  around,  let  grace  descend. 
Like  heavenly  dew,  or  copious  showers ; 
That  we  may  call  our  God  our  Friend ; 
That  we  may  hail  salvation,  ours. 


230     THE  SUCCESS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

333  Salvation  for  the  Heathen.  7,6. 

FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
Roll  doAvn  their  golden  sand ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle ; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  ; 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown ; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ] 
Salvation  !  0  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim ; 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name ! 

i  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 
And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 


THE  SUCCESS  OF  THE-GOSPEI.  231 

Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature. 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

334:  Prayer  for  Missionaries.  L.  M. 

MILLIONS  there  are  on  heathen  ground 
Who  never  heard  the  gospel's  sound ; 
Lord,  send  it  forth,  and  let  it  run, 
Swift  and  reviving  as  the  sun. 

2  Guide  thou  their  lips,  who  stand  to  tell 
Sinners  the  way  that  leads  from  hell ; 
To  those  who  give,  do  thou  impart 

A  generous,  wise,  and  tender  heart, 

3  Lord,  crown  their  zeal,  reward  their  care, 
That  in  thy  grace  they  all  may  share ; 
And  those  who  now  in  darkness  dwell, 
Deliverance  sing  from  guilt  and  hell. 

33^  Prospects  of  the  Heathen.      8s,  &  7s. 

HARK! — what  mean   those  lamenta- 
RoUing  sadly  through  the  sky"?  [tions, 
*Tis  the  cry  of  heathen  nations. 
Come,  and  help  us,  or  we  die ! 

a  Hear  the  heathen's  sad  complaining — 
Christians,  hear  their  dying  cry ; 
And  the  love  of  Christ  constraining, 
Join  to  help  them,  ere  they  die. 

330         For  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel.  7s. 

HASTEN,  Lord,  the  glorious  time. 
When  beneath  Messiah's  sway, 


232     THE  SUCCESS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

Every  nation,  every  clime, 
Shall  the  gospel  call  obey. 

2  Mightiest  kings  his  power  shall  own, 
Heathen  tribes  his  name  adore  ; 
Satan  and  his  host,  o'erthrown. 
Bound  in  chains,  shall  hurt  no  more. 

3  Then  shall  war  and  tumults  cease, 
Then  be  banished  grief  and  pain ; 
Righteousness,  and  joy  and  peace, 
Undisturbed  shall  ever  reign, 

4  Bless  we,  then,  our  gracious  Lord, 
Ever  praise  his  glorious  name ; 
All  his  mighty  acts  record. 

All  his  wondrous  love  proclaim. 


337    Prayer  for  the  Spread  of  the  Oospel.    C.  M. 

GREAT  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth 
Are  by  creation  thine ; 
And  in  thy  works,  by  all  beheld, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But,  Lord,  thy  greater  love  has  sent 

Thy  gospel  to  mankind; 
Unveiling  what  rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasured  in  thy  mind. 

3  Lord,  when  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around. 

Till  every  tribe,  and  every  soul, 

Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound? 


THE  SUCCESS  OF  THE  GOSPEI,.  233 

4  Smile,  Lord,  on  each  sincere  attempt 
To  spread  the  gospel's  rays. 
And  build  on  sin's  demolished  throne, 
The  temple  of  thy  praise. 

338  Prayer  for  the  Triumph  of  the  Gospel.  L.  M . 

SOVEREIGN  of  worlds,   display  thy 
power, 
Be  this  thy  Sion's  favoured  hour; 
Bid  the  bright  morning  star  arise. 
And  point  the  nations  to  the  skies. 

2  Set  up  thy  throne  where  Satan  reigns, 
On  western  wilds,  and  heathen  plains ; 
Far  let  the  gospel's  sound  be  known, 
And  be  the  universe  thine  own. 

3  Speak — and,  the  world  shall  hear  thy  voice, 
Speak — and  the  nations  shall  rejoice ; 
Scatter  the  shades  of  moral  night, 
With  the  blest  beams  of  heavenly  light 

330  Prayer  for  Revival.      8s,  7s,  &  4s. 

SAVIOUR,  visit  thy  plantation. 
Grant  us.  Lord,  a  gracious  rain ; 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 
Unless  thou  return  again. 

Lord,  revive  us ; 
AH  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance, 
Shine  upon  us  from  on  high. 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance. 
Every  plant  should  droop  and  die. 


234  THE  SUCCESS  OF  THE  60SFEI,. 

Lord,  revive  us ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

3  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayers  ; 
Let  each  one  esteemed  thy  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares. 

Lord,  revive  us ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

4  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power ; 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh ; 
And  begin  from  this  good  hour, 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 

Lord,  revive  us ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

34:0         Prayer  for  the  Heathen.  8s,  7s,  6l  4s, 

O'ER  the  realms  of  pagan  darkness, 
Let  the  eye  of  pity  gaze ; 
See  the  kindreds  of  the  people, 
Lost  in  sin's  bewildering  maze : 

Darkness  brooding. 
On  the  face  of  all  the  earth. 

3  Light  of  them  who  sit  in  error, 

Rise  and  shine,  thy  blessings  bring, 
Light,  to  lighten  all  the  gentiles, 
Rise  with  healing  in  thy  wing. 

To  thy  brightness 
Let  all  kings  and  nations  come. 

3  Let  the  heathen,  now  adoring 
Idol-gods  of  wood  and  stone, 


TOS  SVCCESS  OF  THE  GOSPBX..  235 

Come,  and  worshipping  before  Him, 
Serve  the  living  God  alone. 

Let  thy  glory 
Fill  the  earth,  as  floods  the  sea. 

4  Thou,  to  whom  all  power  is  given, 
Speak  the  word ;  at  thy  command, 
Let  the  company  of  heralds 

Spread  thy  name  from  land  to  land  : 

Lord,  be  with  them. 
Always,  till  time's  latest  end. 

341  Prayer  for  the  Heathen.  L.  M, 

OGOD,  the  Sovereign  of  the  skies. 
And  wilt  thou  bow  thy  gracious  ear. 
When  little  children  raise  their  cries  1 
Wilt  thou,  0  Lord,  in  mercy  hear  ] 

2  Not  for  ourselves  alone  we  plead ; 
The  means  of  grace  to  us  are  given ; 
But  there  are  millions  still  who  need 
To  hear  of  Christ,  the  way  to  heaven. 

3  Look  down,  O  God,  with  pitying  eye. 
Where'er  poor  heathen  souls  are  found ; 
See  what  wide  realms  in  darkness  lie, 
And  hurl  their  idols  to  the  ground. 

4  Lord,  let  the  gospel  trumpet  blow, 
And  all  the  nations  learn  thy  fear ; 
Let  all  the  isles  their  Saviour  know, 
And  earth's  remotest  ends  draw  near. 

34:3  Prayer  for  the  Success  of  Missions.      L.  M. 

INDULGENT  God,  to  thee  we  pray. 
Be  with  us  on  this  solemn  day ; 


236  THE  SUCCESS  OP    THE  COSFEX.. 

Smile  on  our  souls,  our  plans  approve, 
By  which  we  seek   to  spread  thy  love. 

2  Let  party  prejudice  be  gone, 
And  love  unite  our  hearts  in  one ; 
Let  all  we  have,  and  are,  combine 
To  aid  this  glorious  work  of  thine. 

3  May  multitudes  of  souls  be  found 
Who  shall  attend  the  gospel  sound : 
And  let  barbarians,  bond  and  free, 
In  suppliant  throngs  resort  to  thee. 

4  Where  pagan  altars  now  are  built, 
And  blood  of  beasts  or  men  is  spilt ; 
There  be  Messiah's  cross  upreared. 
And  God,  our  God,  alone  revered. 

34.3   Christ  the  Desire  of  aTl  J\rations.  8s,  &  7s. 

COME,  thou  long  expected  Jesus, 
Born  to  set  thy  people  free ; 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us, 

Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee  : 
Israel's  Strength  and  Consolation, 
Hope  of  all  the  saints  thou  art ; 
Dear  Desire  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  longing  heart. 

2  Born,  thy  people  to  deliver ; 

Born  a  child,  and  yet  a  King; 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever. 

Now  thy  precious  kingdom  bring  : 
By  thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 
Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone : 


TIMES  AXD  SEASONS.  237 

By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 
Raise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 

34:4  Spread  of  the  Oospel.  L.  M. 

ETERNAL  God,  Almighty  cause 
Of  earth  and  seas,  and  worlds  un- 
All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws :  [known. 
All  things  depend  on  thee  alone. 

2  Spread  thy  great  name  through  heathen 
Their  idol  deities  dethrone;  [lands; 

Reduce  the  world  to  thy  commands, 
And  reign,  as  thou  art,  God  alone. 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 


340  Passing  Time.  C.  M. 

SWIFT  as  the  winged  arrow  flies, 
My  time  is  hastening  on  ; 
Quick  as  the  lightning  from  the  skies 
My  wasting  moments  run. 

2  Thanks,  Lord,  to  thine  unbounded  grace^ 

That  in  my  early  youth 
I  have  been  taught  to  seek  thy  face, 
And  know  the  way  of  truth. 

3  O  let  thy  Spirit  lead  me  still 

Along  the  happy  road. 
Conform  me  to  thy  holy  will, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 


238  TIMES  AXB  SEASOirS. 

4  Another  year  of  life  is  past, 
My  heart  to  thee  incline ; 
That  if  the  next  should  be  my  last, 
It  may  be  wholl}'^  thine. 

S'lG  Passing  Time.  C.  M. 

MUCH  of  my  doubtful  life  is  gone, 
Nor  will  return  again, 
And  swift  my  passing  moments  run, 
The  few  that  yet  remain. 

2  Awake,  my  soul,  with  utmost  care 

Thy  true  condition  learn ; 
What  are  thy  hopes,  how  sure,  how  fair, 
And  what  thy  great  concern  1 

3  Now  a  new  scene  of  life  begins, 

Set  out  afresh  for  heaven ; 
Seek  pardon  for  thy  former  sins. 
In  Christ  so  freely  given. 

i  Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God, 
And  on  his  grace  depend; 
With  zeal  pursue  the  heavenly  road, 
Nor  doubt  a  happy  end. 

347  The  Retrospect.  C.  M. 

HOW  long,  sometimes,  a  day  appears ! 
And  weeks  how  long  are  they ! 
Months  move  as  slow  as  if  the  years 
Would  never  pass  away. 

2  But  months  and  years  are  passing  by, 
And  soon  must  all  be  ^one ; 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS.  239 

For  day  by  day,  as  minutes  fly, 
Eternity  comes  on. 

3  Days,  months,  and  years,  must  have  an 

Eternity  has  none  ;  [end, 

*T  will  always  have  as  long  to  spend 
As  when  it  first  begun. 

4  Great  God,  an  infant  cannot  tell 

How  such  a  thing  can  be ; 
I  only  pray  that  I  may  dwell 


34:8  7%e  Swiftness  of  Time.  L.  P.  M. 

MY  days,  my  weeks,  my  months,  my 
years. 
Fly  rapid  as  the  whirling  spheres 

Around  the  steady  pole  : 
Time,  like  the  tide,  its  motion  keeps, 
Till  I  must  launch  through  boundless  deeps, 
Where  endless  ages  roll. 

2  The  grave  is  near  the  cradle  seen ; 
The  moments  swiftly  pass  between, 

And  whisper  as  they  fly, 
**  Unthinking  man,  remember  this,  * 
Though  fond  of  sublunary  bliss, 

Thou  soon  must  gasp  and  die." 

3  My  soul,  attend  the  solemn  call ; 
Thine  earthly  tent  must  quickly  fall, 

And  thou  must  take  thy  flight. 
Beyond  the  vast  expansive  blue, 
To  sing  and  love  as  angels  do, 

Or  sink  in  endless  night. 


240  TIMES  AXD  SEASONS. 

34LO  Swiftness  of  Time.  Li.  M 

THE  moments  fly — a  minute's  gone  ! 
The  minutes  fly — an  hour  is  run ! 
The  day  is  fled — the  night  is  here  ! 
Thus  flies  a  week,  a  month,  a  year. 

2  A  year,  alas  !  how  soon  it 's  past ; 
Who  knows  but  this  may  be  my  last  ? 

A  few  short  years,  how  soon  they  're  fled, 
And  we  are  numbered  with  the  dead  ! 

3  Yes  ;  moments,  minutes,  days,  and  years, 
Pass  quickly  in  this  vale  of  tears  ; 

But  from  that  vale  God's  saints  ascend, 
And  live  in  joys  that  never  end. 

350  To-day.  L.  M 

THAT  awful  hour  will  soon  appear; 
Swift  on  the  wings  of  time  it  flies : 
When  all  that  pains  or  pleases  here 
Will  vanish  from  my  closing  eyes. 

2  Death  calls  my  friends,  my  neighbours 
None  can  resist  the  fatal  dart :       [hence, 
Coatinual  warnings  strike  my  sense ; 
And  shall  they  fail  to  reach  my  heart ! 

3  Think,  O  my  soul,  how  much  depends 
On  the  short  period  of  to-day ; 

Shall  time,  which  heaven  in  mercy  lends, 
Be  negligently  thrown  away  1 

4  Lord  of  my  life,  inspire  my  heart 
With  heavenly  ardour,  grace  divine ; 


TIMES  Xyt)  SEASONS.  241 

Nor  let  thy  presence  e'er  depart; 

For  strength,  and  life,  and  death  are  thine. 

3ol  Brevity  of  Life.  CM. 

OUR  days,  alas  !  our  mortal  days 
Are  short  and  wretched  too ; 
*•  Evil  and  few,"  the  patriarch  says, 
And  well  the  patriarch  knew. 

2  'Tis  but  at  best  a  narrow  bound 

That  heaven  allows  to  men, 
And  pains  and  sins  run  through  the  round 
Of  threescore  years  and  ten. 

3  Well,  if  ye  must  be  sad  and  few, 

Run  on,  my  days,  in  haste; 
Moments  of  sin,  and  months  of  woe, 
Ye  cannot  tly  too  fast. 

4  Let  heavenly  love  prepare  my  soul, 

And  call  her  to  the  skies, 
Where  years  of  long  salvation  roll. 
And  glory  never  dies. 

3^!3  .Waw's  Frailty  and  OodPs  Goodness.     C.  M» 

OUR  life  is  ever  on  the  wing. 
And  death  is  ever  nigh  : 
The  moment  when  our  lives  begin, 
We  all  begin  to  die. 

2  Yet,  mighty  God,  our  fleeting  days 
Thy  lasting  favours  share ; 
Yet^  with  the  bounties  of  thy  grace, 
;  ro" 
16 


242  mor:?ins  ai?d  evewii^g. 

3  'Tis  sovereign  mercy  finds  us  food, 

And  we  are  clothed  with  love ; 
While  grace  stands  pointing  out  the  road 
That  leads  our  souls  above. 

4  His  goodness  runs  an  endless  round ; 

All  glory  to  the  Lord ; 
His  mercy  never  knows  a  bound ; 
And  be  his  name  adored. 

5  Thus  we  begin  the  lasting  song; 

And  when  we  close  our  eyes, 
Let  future  ages  praise  prolong, 
Till  time  and  nature  dies. 


MORNING  km  EVENING. 


3d  3  Morning  Hymn.  C.  M. 

'rpIS  God,  who  makes  the  sun  to  know 

X    His  proper  hour  to  rise, 
And,  to  give  light  to  all  below, 
Sends  him  around  the  skies. 

2  When  from  the  chambers  of  the  east 

His  morning  race  begins, 
He  never  tires,  nor  stops  to  rest. 
But  round  the  world  he  shines. 

3  So  like  the  sun,  may  I  fulfil 

The  business  of  the  day ; 


MOHXIXG  AXD  EVEXIITG.  243 

Begin  my  work  betimes,  and  still 
March  on  my  heavenly  way. 

4  Give  me,  0  Lord,  thy  early  grace, 
Nor  let  my  soul  complain 
That  the  young  morning  of  my  days 
Has  all  been  spent  in  vain. 

3541      ^*  ^*"^*  Child^s  Morning  Hymn,  4s,  6s, 

THE  morning  bright, 
With  rosy  light, 
Has  waked  me  up  from  sleep ; 
Father,  I  own, 
Thy  love  alone 

Thy  little  one  doth  keep. 

2  All  through  the  day, 
I  humbly  pray, 

Be  thou  my  guard  and  guide ; 
My  sins  forgive, 
And  let  me  live. 

Blest  Jesus,  near  thy  side. 

3  0  make  thy  rest 
Within  my  breast, 

Great  Spirit  of  all  grace ; 
Make  me  like  thee, 
Then  shall  I  be 

Prepared  to  see  thy  face. 

355  Morni7ig.  L.  M. 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run ; 


244  MOHNTXG  ANT)  EVEyil!IG. 

Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise, 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Thy  precious  time  misspent,  redeem ; 
Each  present  day,  thy  last  esteem ; 
Improve  thy  talent  with  due  care ; 
For  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 

3  In  conversation  be  sincere ; 

Keep  conscience,  as  the  noontide,  clear; 
Think  how  the  all-seeing  God,  thy  ways 
And  all  thy  secret  tJioughts  surveys. 

4  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew ; 
Scatter  my  sins  like  morning  dew ; 
Guard  ray  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

5  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say ; 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might. 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 


3o6  Get  up  Early.  8s,  &  Ss. 

GET  up  early!  Time  is  precious, 
Waste  it  not  in  bed; 
Get  up  early !  while  the  dew-drops 

O'er  the  fields  are  spread ; 
Get  up  early !  when  the  red  sun 

First  begins  to  rise ; 
Get  up  early !  when  the  darkness 
Fades  from  earth  and  skies. 


MORITIITG  AlfD  ETEH"iyG.  245 

2  Get  up  early !  It  is  sinful 

To  be  wasting  time ; 
Get  up  early  !  while  the  dear  birds 

Sing  their  morning  chime. 
Get  up  early  !  while  the  flowers 

Blush  upon  the  sod; 
Get  up  early !  while  all  nature 

Blesses  nature's  God. 

^5T  Morning  Mercies.  S.  ]Vf, 

AWAKE,  my  heart,  awake, 
Thy  gracious  God  to  praise ; 
Who  condescends  such  care  to  take, 
And  lengthen  out  my  days. 

2  While  some  have  passed  the  night 

In  restlessness  and  pain ; 
I  rise  in  health,  to  see  the  light, 
And  seek  the  Lord  again. 

3  This  day  will  many  die ; 

This  hour  what  numbers  go ! 
What  if  my  soul  be  called  to  fly, 
And  I  that  change  should  know'? 

4  Lord,  come,  and  be  my  Guide 

Through  this  uncertain  space ; 
Keep  me  for  ever  near  thy  side, 
And  grant  a  child  thy  grace. 

3o  8  Morning  Hymn.  L.  JVf , 

WHEN  morning  comes,  the    birds 
arise, 
And  raise  their  voices  to  the  skies; 


246  MOHNIJTG  A-N^D  EVEJS^ING. 

With  warbling  notes,  and  cheeiful  lays. 
They  sing  their  great  Creator's  praise. 

2  Shall  I  from  rest  to  labour  go, 
Or  any  work  presume  to  do, 

Before  I've  sought  the  God  of  heaven, 
And  my  just  morning  tribute  given  1 

3  Come,  then,  my  soul,  awake  and  pray, 
And  praise  thy  Maker  day  by  day ; 
Bless  him  for  raiment,  health,  and  food. 
And  for  each  peaceful  night's  abode. 

4  Let  every  bird's  sweet  morning  song 
Remind  me,  as  I  walk  along. 

Of  Him  whose  love  and  guardian  power 
Uphold  and  keep  me  every  hour.* 

3^0         Morning  Prayer  for  a  Child.         L.  M, 

THE  Lord  hath  kept  me  through  the 
night. 
And  brought  me  to  the  morning  light ; 
O  may  he  keep  me  all  this  day, 
And  make  me  walk  in  his  good  way. 

360  The  mellow  Eve  is  gliding.         7s,  6s, 

THE  mellow  eve  is  gliding 
Serenely  down  the  west ; 
So,  every  care  subsiding, 
My  soul  would  sink  to  rest. 

2  The  woodland  hum  is  ringing 
The  daylight's  gentle  close ; 


May  angels  round  me  singing. 
Thus  hymn  my  last  repose. 

3  The  evening  star  has  lighted 

Her  crystal  lamp  on  high ; 
So,  when  in  death  benighted, 
May  hope  illume  the  sky. 

4  In  golden  splendour  dawning, 

The  morrow's  light  shall  break ; 
O  on  the  last  bright  morning, 
May  I  in  glory  wake. 

301  Retiring-  to  Rest.  C.  M. 

OLORD,  a  little  child  appears 
Before  thy  blessed  face. 
To  tell  thee  all  its  wants  and  fears, 
And  seek  thy  love  and  grace. 

2  My  heart  is  very  full  of  sin, 

There  's  nothing  in  it  good ; 
Give  me  a  heart  Avashed  white  and  clean, 
In  thy  most  precious  blood. 

3  Let  me  within  thy  tender  arms 

Lie  down  and  take  my  sleep ; 
And,  Lord,  from  dangers,  fears  and  harms. 
Thy  feeble  creature  keep. 

4  Thy  gentle  hand,  Lord,  let  me  feel 

Upon  my  little  head : 
And  bless  me  as  I  humbly  kneel. 
Before  I  go  to  bed. 


243  MORiriNO  A35TD  EVEWIWe. 

30^  Evening  Hymn.  L.  M. 

GLORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night. 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  thine  own  Almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done, 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee, 
I,  e'er  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed : 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  judgment-day. 

4  O  may  my  soul  on  thee  repose. 

And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close. 
Sleep  that  may  me  more  vigorous  make. 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

5  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 

363  Evening  Hymn.  L.  M. 

LORD,  I  have  passed  another  day. 
And  come  to  thank  thee  for  thy  care ; 
Forgive  my  faults  in  work  and  play. 
And  listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 

2  Thy  fe,vour  gives  me  daily  bread, 
And  fiends,  who  all  my  wants  supply; 


MORNIIfG  AND  EYEIflXG.  249 

And  safely  now  I  rest  my  head, 
Preserved  and  guarded  by  thine  eye. 

3  Look  down  in  pity,  and  forgive 
Whate'er  I've  said  or  done  amiss;  • 
And  help  me,  every  day  I  live, 

To  serve  thee  better  than  on  this. 

4  Now,  while  I  speak,  be  pleased  to  take 
A  helpless  child  beneath  thy  care, 
And  condescend,  for  Jesus'  sake, 

To  listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 

304  Ongoing  to  Rest.  S.  M. 

THE  day  is  past  and  gone. 
The  evening  shades  appear; 
O  may  we  all  remember  well, 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  We  lay  our  garments  by, 

Upon  our  beds  to  rest ; 
So  death  will  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  is  here  possessed. 

3  Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night. 

Secure  from  all  our  fears ; 
May  angels  guard  us,  while  we  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

4  And  when  we  early  rise, 

And  view  the  unwearied  sun, 
May  we  set  out  to  win  the  prize, 
And  after  glory  run. 

5  And  when  our  days  are  past, 

And  we  from  time  remove. 


250  MORNII^C  AND  EVENIIfG. 

O  may  we  in  thy  bosom  rest. 
The  bosom  of  thy  love. 

30^  Ecening  Hymn.  CM. 

AND  now  another  day  is  gone, 
I  '11  sing  my  Maker's  praise  ; 
My  comforts  every  hour  make  known 
His  providence  and  grace. 

2  But  how  my  childhood  runs  to  waste ! 

My  sins  how  great  their  sum! 

Lord,  give  me  pardon  for  the  past, 

And  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep, 

Let  angels  guard  my  head ; 
And  through  the  hours  of  darkness  keep 
Their  watch  around  my  bed. 

4  With  cheerful  heart  I  close  my  eyes. 

Since  thou  wilt  not  remove  ; 
And  in  the  morning  let  me  rise 
Rejoicing  in  thy  love. 

36G  Evening  Song.  8s,  &  7s. 

SAVIOUR, breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal: 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing, 

Thou  canst  save  and  thou  canst  heaL 
Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrow  near  us  fly. 
Angel-guards  from  thee  surround  us, 
We  are  safe  if  thou  art  nigh. 


KORiriXO  AND  EVEITIITG.  251 

2  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 
Darkness  cannot  hide  from  thee; 
Thou  art  he  who,  never  weary, 

Watchest  where  thy  people  be. 
Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us, 

And  our  couch  become  our  tomb ; 
May  the  morn,  in  heaven  awake  us, 
Clad  in  light  and  deathless  bloom. 
3(>7  Evening  Hymn.  8s,  &  7s. 

THROUGH  the  day  thy  love  hath  spared 
Wearied  we  lie  down  to  rest ;     [us, 
Through  the  silent  watches  guard  us. 

Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest. 
Saviour,  thou  our  Guardian  be, 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  thee. 

2  Pilgrims  here  on  earth  and  strangers. 

Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes ; 

Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers. 

In  thine  arms  may  we  repose ; 
And  when  life's  short  day  is  past, 
Rest  with  thee  in  heaven  at  last. 

30 §  Evening  Hymn.  73, 

JESUS,  underneath  thy  care 
Let  me  sweetly  sink  to  rest, 
Hear  my  simple  evening  prayer. 
May  thy  little  child  be  blest. 

2  Thanks  to  thee  for  happy  home, 
And  for  all  that  thou  hast  given ; 
Make  my  infant  heart  thine  own, 
Train  thy  little  child  for  Heaven. 


252  MORHING  AND  EVENING. 

369  Evening  Hymn.  8s,  &  7S. 

SEE  the  shadows  thickly  stealing 
O'er  the  sunny  brow  of  day! 
Hark!  the  bell's  deep,  solemn  pealing 

In  the  air  has  died  away. 
Come,  ere  sleep  unnerve  our  vigour. 
Let  us  for  protection  pray. 

2  From  the  robber,  from  the  madness 

Of  the  all-devouring  fire, 
From  a  troubled  spirit's  sadness, 

From  the  plague's  unpitying  ire, 
Save  us.  Lord ;  good  Lord,  deliver ; 
Thou  whose  mercies  never  tire. 

3  Jesus,  Saviour,  lowly  bending 

At  the  footstool  of  thy  might, 
Let  thy  love,  our  darkness  rending, 

Robe  us  in  thy  garb  of  light. 
Guide  us  here,  and  then  forever 
Place  us  on  thy  glory's  height. 

370  Morning  and  Evening.  7s. 

TEACH  me.  Lord,  thy  name  to  know; 
Teach  me.  Lord,  thy  name  to  love ; 
May  I  do  thy  will  below 
As  thy  will  is  done  above. 

2  When  I  go  to  rest  at  night. 

O'er  me  watch  and  near  me  stay ; 
And  when  morning  brings  the  light, 
May  I  wake  to  praise  and  pray. 


THE  NEW  YEAR.  253 

THE  NEW  YEAR. 


ST*  1        The  Tear  crowned  with  Mercy .        L.  M. 

HOW  great  thy  mercies,  Lord,  appear 
To  us  through  every  passing  year ! 
Thy  word  and  providence  combine 
To  prove  thy  favours  all  divine. 

2  Thy  goodness  brought  us  to  this  place, 
Where  we  are  taught  to  seek  thy  face, 
And  blest  each  teacher  with  a  heart 
To  act  to  us  so  kind  a  part. 

3  By  them  our  wandering  feet  are  led 

To  seek  the  courts  that  Christians  tread. 
To  hear  thy  messengers  proclaim 
Glad  tidings  through  a  Saviour's  name. 

4  Thy  blessing,  gracious  Lord,  impart, 
To  sanctify  each  youthful  heart; 
And  send  thy  Holy  Spirit  down. 
That  we  may  live  to  thee  alone. 

5  Let  thy  rich  favours  now  descend 
On  every  teacher,  every  friend ; 
May  we  with  them  in  heaven  above 
All  meet  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

373  Blessings  of  the  Year.  CM. 

WHILE  through  another  rolling  year, 
The  care  of  God  we  trace : 


254  THB  XEW  TEAK. 

What  bounties  of  his  hand  have  crowned 
Each  moment  of  its  space  ! 

2  His  mercy  loads  each  passing  hour 

With  some  new  mark  of  good ; 
And  gives  us,  as  our  wants  return, 
Our  home,  and  clothes,  and  food. 

3  Our  lives,  our  health,  and  all  we  have, 

Our  parents  and  our  friends, 
Are  all  among  the  bounteous  store 
Of  blessings  that  he  sends. 

4  Yet  the  rich  treasures  of  his  grace 

Are  better  far  than  they  ; 
O  let  us  from  our  inmost  hearts 
For  these  best  blessings  pray. 

373  The  Kew  Year.  7s. 

WHILE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 
Hasted  through  the  former  year ; 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run. 
Never  more  to  meet  us  here  ; 
Fixed  in  their  eternal  state. 

They  have  done  with  all  below ; 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 

But  how  little  none  can  know. 

2  A  s  the  winged  arrow  flies. 

Speedily,  the  mark  to  find ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind ; 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream ; 


THE  KEW  TEAR.  355 

Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise, 
All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

S  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live, 

With  eternity  in  view. 
Bless  thy  word  to  young  and  old, 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love ; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  thee  above. 

374:  Beginning- of  the  Year.  L.  M. 

LORD,  we  are  spared,  and  yet  are  found 
In  thy  own  house,  on  praying  ground : 
Many  are  gone  who  near  us  stood. 
Called  to  thy  awful  bar,  O  God ! 

2  Now  soon  in  heaven,  or  in  hell, 
We  shall  with  thee  or  Satan  dwell ; 
Grant,  Lord,  that  with  intense  desire. 
We  may,  through  Christ,  to  heaven  aspire. 

375  The  Barren  Fig-Tree.  H.  M. 

THE  Lord  of  earth  and  sky. 
The  God  of  ages  praise. 
Who  reigns  enthroned  on  high. 

Ancient  of  endless  days  ; 
Who  lengthens  out  our  trial  here. 
And  spares  us  yet  another  year 

2  Barren  and  withered  trees, 

We  cumbered  long  the  ground ; 
No  fruit  of  holiness 

On  our  dead  souls  was  found. 


256  SEASONS  OF  THE  TEAR. 

Yet  doth  He  us  in  mercy  spare. 
Another,  and  another  year. 

3  When  justice  gave  the  word, 
To  cut  the  fig-tree  down, 
The  pity  of  our  Lord 

Cried,  "  Let  it  still  alone  :" 
The  Father  mild  inclines  his  ear, 
And  spares  us  yet  another  year. 


SEASONS  OF  THE  YEXK 


370  Spring.  7S. 

PLEASING  spring  again  is  here, 
Trees  and  fields  in  bloom  appear; 
Hark !  the  birds,  with  artless  lays. 
Warble  their  Creator's  praise. 

2  Lord,  afford  a  spring  to  me, 
Let  me  feel  like  what  I  see  : 
Ah  \  my  winter  has  been  long. 
Chilled  my  hopes,  suppressed  my  song, 

3  How  the  soul  in  winter  mourns, 
Till  the  Lord,  the  Sun,  returns ! 
Till  the  Spirit's  gentle  rain 
Bids  the  heart  revive  again ! 

4  O  beloved  Saviour,  haste, 

Tell  me  all  the  storms  are  past : 
Speak,  and  by  thy  gracious  voice, 
Make  my  drooping  soul  rejoice. 


SEASONS   OF  THE   TEAR.  257 

377  Spring,  or  return  of  joy.         CM. 

AT  length  the  wished  for  spring  has 
How  altered  is  the  scene !        [come  ; 
The  trees  and  shrubs  are  drest  in  bloom  ; 
The  earth  arrayed  in  green. 

2  I  see  my  Saviour  from  on  high, 

Break  through  the  clouds  and  shine; 
No  creature  now  more  blest  than  I, 
No  song  more  loud  than  mine. 

3  Thy  word  does  all  my  hopes  revive ; 

It  overcomes  my  foes  ; 
It  makes  my  languid  graces  thrive, 
And  blossom  like  the  rose. 

4  Dear  Lord,  a  monument  I  stand, 

Of  what  thy  grace  can  do ; 
Uphold  me  by  thy  gracious  hand, 
Each  changing  season  through. 

378  Summer^  or  the  great  Harvest.         L.  M, 

THE  summer  harvest  spreads  the  field, 
Mark  how  the  whitening  hills  are 
turned ! 
Behold  them  to  the  reapers  yield ; 
The  wheat  is  saved,  the  lares  are  burned. 

2  Thus  the  great  Judge  with  glory  crowned. 
Descends  to  reap  the  ripened  earth ; 
Angelic  guards  attend  him  down, 

The  same  who  sang  his  humble  birth. 

3  In  sounds  of  glory  hear  him  speak, 

"  Go  search  around  the  flaming  world ; 
17 


253  SEASONS  OF  THE  TEAK. 

Haste,  call  my  saints  to  rise,  and  take 
The  seats  from  which  their  foes  were 
hurled. 

4  "Go,  burn  the  chaff  in  endless  fire, 

In  flames  unquenched,  consume  each  tare ; 
Sinners  must  feel  my  holy  ire. 
And  sink  in  guilt,  to  deep  despair." 

379  mnter.  C.  M. 

SEE,  how  rude  winter's  icy  hand 
Has  stripped  the  verdant  ground! 
But  spring  will  soon  his  rage  withstand, 
And  spread  new  beauties  round. 

2  My  soul  a  sharper  winter  mourns, 

And  fruitless  I  remain  ; 
When  vrill  the  gentle  spring  return, 
The  graces  grow  again  1 

3  Jesus,  my  glorious  Sun,  arise. 

This  frozen  heart  remove  ;  '. 

O  hush  these  storms,  and  clear  my  skies. 
And  let  me  feel  thy  love. 

5  §  O  Fall  of  the  Leaf.  8s,  7s. 


s 


EE  the  leaves  around  us  falling, 
yO   Dry  and  withered  to  the  ground ; 
Thus  to  thoughtless  mortals  calling, 

In  a  sad  and  solemn  sound, 
"  Hear  the  lesson  we  are  reading, 

Mark  tlie  awful  truth  they  tell. 
Sons  of  Adam  once  in  Eden, 
Where,  like  us,  he  blighted  fell. 


SEASOirS  OF  THE  TEAR.  259 

2  "  Youth,  on  length  of  days  presuming. 

Who  the  paths  of  pleasure  tread, 
View  us,  late  in  beauty  bloohiing, 

Numbered  now  among  the  dead. 
What  though  yet  no  losses  grieve  you, 

Gay  with  health  and  many  a  grace? 
Let  not  cloudless  skies  deceive  you; 

Summer  gives  to  Autumn  place." 

381  The  Seasons.  L.  M. 

ETERNAL  Source  of  every  joy, 
Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ, 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 
To  hail  thee,  Sovereign  of  the  year. 

2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole  ; 
The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise, 
And  darkness  w^hen  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  flowery  spring  at  thy  command. 
Perfumes  the  air,  adorns  the  land ; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigour  shine, 
To  raise  the  corn,  and  cheer  the  vine. 

4  Thy  hand,  in  autumn,  richly  pours, 
Through  all  our  coasts,  redundant  stores 
And  winters,  softened  by  thy  care, 

No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

5  Seasons  and  months  and  weeks  and  days 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise ; 
And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid, 
With  morning  light  and  evening  shade. 


260  WORKS  OF  NATURE. 

6  Here  in  thj'-  house  let  incense  rise, 
And  circling  Sabbaths  bless  our  eyes, 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar, 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 


WORKS  OF  NATURE. 


383        The  Thunder  Storm  and  Flood.  7i 

WHEN  the  dark  and  heavy  cloud 
Lifts  on  high  its  awful  form, 
And  above  us  pealing  loud 

Rolls  the  thunder  of  the  storm ; 

t  Do  not  fear  the  lightning's  flash ; 
God  directs  it  where  to  fall ; 
Do  not  fear  the  thunder's  crash, 
For  your  Saviour  rules  it  all. 

3  When  the  overwhelming  flood 

Came  upon  a  world  of  sin, 
Noah  made  an  ark:  of  wood, 

God  was  pleased  to  shut  him  in. 

4  As  the  swelling  waters  flowed 

Over  valley,  tree,  and  hill, 
Then  the  ark  in  safety  rode ; 
High  it  rose,  and  higher  still. 

5  God  to  Noah  granted  grace, 

When  all  other  people  died; 


•WORKS  OF  NATURE.  «6l 

He  had  sought  his  Maker's  face, 
None  had  called  on  God  beside. 

6  Only  love  and  fear  the  Lord, 

Lift  your  heart  to  him  in  prayer, 
Rest  upon  your  Saviour's  word, 
God  will  for  his  children  care. 

7  All  who  are,  like  Noah,  his, 

God  will  safe  to  glory  raise, 
There  to  dwell  where  Jesus  is, 
See  his  face,  and  sing  his  praise. 

383  '^'^^  Rainbow.  C.  M. 

COME,  see  how  fast  the  weather  clears, 
The  sun  is  shining  now ; 
And  on  the  last  dark  cloud  appears 
A  beauteous  coloured  bow. 

2  'Tis  God  who  makes  the  storm  to  cease. 

The  sun  to  shine  again : 
The  rainbow  is  the  sign  of  peace, 
Between  himself  and  men. 

3  This  lovely  bow  he  stretches  forth. 

And  bends  from  shore  to  shore ; 
His  own  fair  token  to  the  earth, 
He  '11  bring  a  flood  no  more. 

4  Just  such  a  bow  shines  brightly  round 

The  throne  of  God  in  heaven, 
Which  shows  his  mercy  has  no  bound, 
And  speaks  of  sins  forgiven. 


262  KATIOXAL  AXNIVEBSART. 

38-4  The  Sea  Shore.  P.M. 

IN  every  object  here  I  see 
Something,  O  Lord,  that  leads  to  thee : 
Firm  as  the  rocks  thy  promise  stands, 
Thy  mercies  countless  as  the  sands, 
Thy  love  a  sea  immensely  wide, 
Thy  grace  an  overflowing  tide. 

2  In  every  object  here  I  see 

Something,  my  heart,  that  points  to  thee 
Hard  as  the  rocks  that  bound  the  strand, 

Unfruitful  as  the  barren  sand, 
Deep  and  deceitful  as  the  ocean, 
And,  like  the  tides,  in  constant  motion. 

NATIONAL  ANNIVERSARY. 

3S5  Fourth  of  July.         8s,  7s,  &  4s. 

GOD  of  every  land  and  nation, 
On  this  glorious  jubilee. 
Let  the  incense  of  oblation 
From  each  heart  arise  to  thee. 
Save  our  country  : 
Long  preserve  her  liberty. 

2  Let  thy  richest  blessings  ever 
Rest  upon  our  happy  land; 
May  no  fierce  contention  sever 
The  confederated  band : 
In  sweet  union 
May  we  still  unshaken  stand. 


NATIONAL  ANXIVXRSART.  363 

3  May  we  all  be  safely  guided, 
Saviour,  by  thy  gracious  will ; 
When  life's  storms  shall  have  subsided, 
And  our  tongues  in  death  are  still, 
May  we  praise  thee, 
Where  immortal  glories  thrill. 

380  American  Independence.  1j»  ^I» 

SOVEREIGN  of  all  the  worlds  above, 
Thy  glory,  with  unclouded  rays, 
Shines  through  the  realms  of  light  and  love. 
Inspiring  angels  with  thy  praise. 

2  Thy  power  we  own,  thy  grace  adore ; 
Thou  deignest  to  visit  man  below ; 
And  in  affliction's  darkest  hour, 
The  humble  shall  thy  mercy  know. 

3  These  western  States  at  thy  command, 
Rose  from  dependence  and  distress ; 
Prosperity  now  crowns  the  land, 

And  millions  join  thy  name  to  bless. 

4  Praise  is  thy  due,  eternal  King; 

We  '11  speak  the  wonders  of  thy  love ; 
With  grateful  hearts  our  tribute  bring. 
And  emulate  the  hosts  above. 

5  0  be  thou  still  our  guardian  God ; 
Preserve  these  States  from  every  foe ; 
From  party  rage,  from  scenes  of  blood, 
From  sin,  and  every  cause  of  woe. 

6  Here  may  the  great  Redeemer  reign, 
Display  his  grace,  and  saving  power; 


264  NATIONAL  A-!fSlVT.ItSXnr. 

Here  liberty  and  truth  maintain, 
Till  empires  fall  to  rise  no  more. 

387  Praise  for  ^rational  Blessings.  7s. 

SWELL  the  anthem,  raise  the  song ; 
Praises  to  our  God  belong ; 
Saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
Praise  to  heaven's  almighty  King. 

2  Blessings  from  his  liberal  hand, 
Pour  around  this  happy  land ; 
Let  our  hearts,  beneath  his  sway, 
Hail  the  bright  triumphant  day. 

3  Now  to  thee  our  joys  ascend, 

Thou  hast  been  our  heavenly  Friend : 
Guarded  by  thy  mighty  poAver, 
Peace  and  freedom  bless  our  shore. 

4  Here,  beneath  a  virtuous  sway, 
May  we  cheerfully  obey ; 
Never  feel  a  tyrant's  rod. 
Ever  own  and  worship  God. 

388  JVational  Praise.  8s,  &  7s. 

UP  to  thee,  Almighty  Father, 
Ancient  of  eternal  days. 
Throned  in  uncreated  glory. 

Hear  us,  while  our  songs  we  raise. 

2  Praise,  for  thy  unceasing  bounty, 
Poured  with  an  indulgent  hand ; 
Praise,  for  blessings  still  increasing, 
Crowning  freedom's  favoured  lani 


DEATH  A^D  THE  RESURRECTIOIT.         265 

3  Whi'e  a  nation's  heart  is  leaping, 
Mighty  in  its  gushing  joy, 
May  the  song  of  adoration 
All  its  grateful  powers  employ. 

4  Thine,  0  Lord,  shall  be  the  kingdom ; 
Thine  the  power  and  glory  be  ; 
Thine  through  endless  ages  rolling. 
Thine  throughout  eternity. 

DEATH  AND  THE  RE8UREECTI0N. 


389  Approach  of  Death.  C.  M- 

SWIFT  as  my  fleeting  days  decline, 
The  final  hour  draws  nigh, 
When,  from  the  busy  scenes  of  time, 
I  must  retire  and  die. 

2  O  may  this  solemn  thought  pervade 

And  penetrate  my  soul ; 
Govern  my  life  through  every  stage, 
And  all  my  powers  control. 

3  Lord,  draw  thy  image  on  my  heart. 

And  show  my  sins  forgiven; 
And  all  that  holiness  impart 
Which  fits  the  soul  for  heaven. 

4  Then  welcome  the  kind  hour  of  death, 

That  ends  this  painful  strife ; 
The  hand  that  stops  this  mortal  breath 
Will  give  eternal  life. 


266         DEATH  AXD  THE   HESrHRECTIO:?. 
30O  Death  avd  its  Results.  L.  M. 

WHERE  shall  I  be  when  I  shall  go 
From  this  vain  world  of  care  and 
None  ever  have  returned  to  tell        [woe? 
The  ]0)^s  of  heaven,  or  pains  of  hell. 

2  Yet  heaven  must  be  a  world  of  bliss, 
Where  God  himself  for  ever  is ; 
Where  saints  around  his  throne  adore, 
And  never  sin  nor  suffer  more. 

3  And  hell  's  a  state  of  endless  woe, 
Where  unrepenting  sinners  go  ; 
Though  none  that  seek  the  Saviour's  grace 
Shall  ever  see  that  dreadful  place. 

4  O  let  me,  then,  at  once  apply 

To  Him  who  did  for  sinners  die ; 
And  this  shall  be  my  great  reward, 
To  dwell  for  ever  with  the  Lord. 

391  Frailty  of  Man.  S.  M. 

THE  lilies  of  the  field. 
That  quickly  fade  away, 
May  well  to  us  a  lesson  yield, 
For  we  are  frail  as  they. 

2  Just  like  an  early  rose, 

I  've  seen  an  infant  bloom 
But  death,  perhaps,  before  it  blows, 
Will  lay  it  in  the  tomb. 

3  Then  let  us  think  of  death, 

Though  we  are  young  and  gay ; 


DEATH  AND  THE  HESURRECTIOX.    267 

For  God,  who  gave  our  life  and  breath, 
Can  take  them  both  away. 

4  To  God,  who  made  them  all, 
Let  children  humbly  cry ; 
And  then,  whenever  death  may  call, 
They  '11  be  prepared  to  die. 

393  Frailty  of  Man.  C.  M. 

TEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 
Thou  Maker  of  my  frame  ; 
I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast, 

An  inch  or  two  of  time  : 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust 
In  all  his  flower  and  prime. 

3  See  the  vain  race  of  mortals  move 

Like  shadoAvs  o'er  the  plain; 
They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love, 
But  all  their  noise  is  vain. 

4  Some  walk  in  honour's  gaudy  show, 

Some  dig  for  golden  ore ; 
They  toil  for  heirs,  they  know  not  whom. 
And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 

5  What  should  I  wish  or  wait  for  then. 

From  creatures,  earth,  and  dusti 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

6  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope, 

My  fond  desires  recall ; 


268    DEATH  ASH   THE  RESURRECTIOS". 

I  give  my  mortal  interest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 

393  The  dread  Hour.  S.  M. 

A  DREAD  and  solemn  hour 
To  us  is  drawing  near ; 
When  vre,  before  the  throne  of  God, 
All  present  shall  appear. 

2  What  answer  shall  we  give, 

When  God  himself  demands 

The  uses  of  such  times  as  these, 

In  judgment  at  our  hands  ] 

3  And  must  we  then  confess 

That  all  was  spent  in  vain ; 
The  seasons  that  were  once  our  own, 
But  cannot  be  again  1 

4  This  will  be  woe  indeed  : 

To  regions  of  despair 
Our  own  neglect  will  sink  us  down. 
To  mourn  for  ever  there. 

304         -^  Warning  from  the  Grave.  C.  M, 

BENEATH  our  feet  and  o'er  our  head 
Is  equal  warning  given  : 
Beneath  us  lie  the  countless  dead, 
Above  us  is  the  heaven. 

2  Death  rides  on  every  passing  breeze, 
And  lurks  in  every  flower ; 
Each  season  has  its  own  disease, 
Its  peril  every  hour 


DEATH  AKD  THE  RESmRECTIOW.         269 

3  Turn,  mortal,  turn,  thy  danger  know: 

Where'er  thy  foot  can  tread, 
The  earth  rings  hollow  from  below, 
And  warns  thee  of  her  dead. 

4  Turn,  Christian,  turn,  thy  soul  apply 

To  truths  which  hourly  tell. 
That  they  who  underneath  thee  lie 
Shall  live  for  heaven,  or  hell. 
39d  7'Ae  tolling  Bell.  L.  M. 

OFT  as  the  bell,  with  solemn  toll. 
Speaks  the  departure  of  a  soul, 
Let  each  one  ask  himself,  "  Am  I 
Prepared,  should  I  be  called  to  die  1" 

2  Only  this  frail  and  fleeting  breath 
Preserves  me  from  the  jaws  of  death-, 
Soon  as  it  fails,  at  once  I  'm  gone. 
And  plunged  into  a  world  unknown. 

3  Then,  leaving  all  I  loved  below, 
To  God's  tribunal  I  must  go  ; 

Must  hear  the  Judge  pronounce  my  fate, 
And  fix  my  everlasting  state. 

4  Lord  Jesus,  help  me  now  to  flee. 
And  seek  my  hope  alone  in  thee; 
Apply  thy  blood,  thy  Spirit  give, 
Subdue  my  sin,  and  let  me  live. 

5  Then,  Avhen  the  solemn  bell  I  hear, 
If  saved  from  guilt,  I  need  not  fear ; 
Nor  would  the  thought  distressing  be, 
"  Perhaps  it  next  may  toll  for  me." 


270         DEATH  AND  THE  HESrHRECTIOS". 
30G  Darkness  of  the  Tomb  scattered  by  C/irtst.  7s, 

-j\  TORMNG  breaks  upon  the  tomb, 
_LtjL  Jesus  scatters  all  its  gloom ; 
Day  of  triumph  !  through  the  skies, 
See  the  glorious  Saviour  rise. 

2  Ye  who  are  of  death  afraid, 
Triumph  in  the  scattered  shade ; 
Drive  your  anxious  cares  away ; 
See  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

3  Christians,  dry  your  flowing  tears; 
Chase  your  unbelieving  fears  ; 
Look  on  his  deserted  grave ; 
Doubt  no  more  his  power  to  save. 

397  Peaceful  Death.  S.  M. 

OFOR  the  death  of  those, 
Who  slumber  in  the  Lord ! 
O  be,  like  theirs,  my  last  repose, 
Like  theirs  my  last  reAvard. 

2  Their  bodies  in  the  ground. 

In  silent  hope  may  lie. 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound 
Shall  call  them  to  the  sky. 

3  Their  ransomed  spirits  soar, 

On  wings  of  faith  and  love. 

To  meet  the  Saviour  they  adore, 

And  reign  with  him  above. 

4  With  us  their  names  shall  live 

Through  long  succeeding  years 


DEATH  ASVt  THE  RESUnUECTION".         271 

Embalmed  with  all  our  hearts  can  give, 
Our  praises  and  our  tears. 

6  0  for  the  death  of  those, 

Who  slumber  in  the  Lord : 

O  be,  like  theirs,  my  last  repose, 

Like  theirs  my  last  reward. 

398  -^  Saint  prepared  to  die.  C.  M. 

DEATH  may  dissolve  my  body  now, 
And  bear  my  spirit  home  ; 
Why  do  my  minutes  move  so  slow, 
Nor  my  salvation  come  ] 

2  With  heavenly  weapons  I  have  fought 

The  battles  of  the  Lord ; 
Finished  my  course,  and  kept  the  faith. 
And  wait  the  sure  reward. 

3  God  has  laid  up  in  heaven  for  me 

A  crown  which  cannot  fade ; 
■■  The  righteous  Judge,  at  that  great  day, 
Shall  place  it  on  my  head. 

4  Nor  hath  the  King  of  grace  decreed 

This  prize  for  me  alone ; 
But  all  that  love  and  long  to  see 
The  appearance  of  his  Son. 

390  Sleepivg  in  Jesus.  L.  M. 

ASLEEP  in  Jesus  !  blessed  sleep  ! 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep ; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose. 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 


272  DEATH   AND   THE    RESTTRRECTIOK. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  O  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ! 
With  holy  confidence  to  sin^ 
That  death  has  lost  his  cruel  stinor, 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  peaceful  rest ! 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest ; 
No  fear,  no  woe  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  0  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be ; 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 
Waiting  the  summons  from  on  high. 

5  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  far  from  thee 

Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be ; 
But  there  is  still  a  blessed  sleep, 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep. 

400  Death  of  the  Young.  L.  M 

THERE  is  an  hour  when  I  must  die, 
Nor  do  I  know  how  soon  'twill  come ; 
A  thousand  children,  young  as  I, 
Are  called  by  death  to  hear  their  doom. 

2  Let  me  improve  the  hours  I  have, 
Before  the  day  of  grace  is  fled; 
There  's  no  repentance  in  the  grave, 
Nor  pardon  offered  to  the  dead. 

3  Just  as  a  tree  cut  down,  that  fell 
To  north  or  southward,  there  it  lies ; 
So  man  departs  to  heaven  or  hell, 
Fixed  in  the  state  wherein  he  dies. 


DEATH  A5-D  THE  RESURUECTIOSr.        273 
40  1  Triumph  over  Death.  C.  M. 

OFOR  an  overcoming  faith 
To  cheer  my  dying  hours, 
To  triumph  o'er  the  monster,  Death, 
And  all  his  frightful  powers  ! 

2  Joyful  with  all  the  strength  I  have, 

My  quivering  lips  should  sing, 
"  Where  is  thy  boasted  victory,  grave, 
And  where  the  monster's  sting  1" 

3  If  sin  be  pardoned,  I  'm  secure  ; 

Death  has  no  sting  beside  ; 
The  law  gives  sin  its  damning  power ; 
But  Christ  my  Ransom,  died. 

4  Now  to  the  God  of  victory- 

Immortal  thanks  be  paid. 
Who  makes  us  conquerors  while  we  die, 
Through  Christ  our  living  Head. 

4:03  Hope  in  Sickness.  C.  M. 

TIS  sweet  to  rest  in  lively  hope, 
That,  when  my  change  shall  come, 
Angels  will  hover  round  my  bed, 
And  waft  my  spirit  home. 

2  There  shall  my  disembodied  soul 

Behold  him,  and  adore  ; 
Be  with  his  likeness  satisfied, 
And  grieve  and  sin  no  more. 

3  Soon,  too,  my  slumbering  dust  shall  hear 

The  trumpet's  quickening  sound; 

is 


274         DEATH  A^D  THE  RESURRECTIOIT. 

And,  by  my  Saviour's  power  rebuilt, 
At  his  right  hand  be  found. 

4  If  such  the  views  which  grace  unfolds. 
Weak  as  it  is  below, 
What  raptures  must  the  blest  above, 
In  Jesus'  presence,  know. 

403  Triumph  over  Death.  C.  M. 

WHEN  death  appears  before  my  sight, 
In  all  his  dire  array, 
Unequal  to  the  dreadful  fight, 
My  courage  dies  away. 

3  O  for  the  eye  of  faith  divine, 
To  pierce  beyond  the  grave ; 
To  see  that  Friend,  and  call  him  mine 
Whose  arm  is  strong  to  save. 

3  Lord,  I  commit  my  soul  to  thee. 

Accept  the  sacred  trust ; 
Receive  this  nobler  part  of  me, 
And  watch  my  sleeping  dust : 

4  Till  that  illustrious  morning  come, 

When  all  thy  saints  shall  rise, 
And,  clothed  in  full,  immortal  bloom, 
Attend  thee  to  the  skies. 

404  Death  of  Youth.  P.  C.   M, 

THE  rose-bud  yet  unblown  may  lie 
Withered  across  the  way ; 
The  lamb  amidst  the  dock  may  die, 
The  grave  unthought  of  may  be  nigh 
To  children  young  as  they. 


BEATH  AKD  THE*  RESURRECTION.        275 

2  0  let  not  one  short  day  be  past, 

Without  a  pardon  sought ; 
Many  a  day  has  proved  the  last, 
And  suddenly  their  lot  been  cast, 

Who  little  feared  or  thought. 

3  Now,  Saviour,  bless  me  ;  then,  whene'er 

The  hour  of  death  may  be, 
There  shall  be  left  no  cause  for  fear; 
For  if  removed  from  living  here, 

A  heaven  remains  for  me. 

4:00  Death  of  a  Youth.  CM. 

WHEN  blooming  youth  is  snatched 
By  death's  resistless  hand,   [away 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay. 
Which  pity  must  demand. 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rismg  sigh, 

O  may  this  truth,  imprest 
With  awful  power — I  too  must  die — 
Sink  deep  in  every  breast. 

3  Let  this  vain  world  delude  no  more, 

Behold  the  gaping  tomb; 
It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour. 
To-morrow  death  may  come. 

4  The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene, 

Let  every  heart  obey ; 
Nor  be  the  heavenly  warning  vain, 
Which  calls  to  watch  and  pray. 


276        DEATH  A3TD  THE  RESURKECTIOJr. 

406  Funeral  Hymn.  CM. 

HARK!  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound ' 
My  ears  attend  the  cry ; 
"  Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  ground. 
Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

2  "  Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 

In  spite  of  all  your  towers  ; 
The  tall,  the  wise,  the  reverend  head 
Must  lie  as  low  as  ours." 

3  Great  God,  is  this  our  certain  doom  ? 

And  are  we  still  secure  1 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb, 
And  yet  prepare  no  more  ! 

4  Grant  us  the  power  of  quickening  grace, 

To  fit  our  souls  to  fly; 
Then,  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh. 
We  '11  rise  above  the  sky. 

407  Funeral  Dirg-e.  6s,   &  OS. 

HARK  to  the  solemn  bell. 
Mournfully  pealing ! 
What  do  its  wailings  tell. 

On  the  ear  stealing  1 
Seem  they  not  thus  to  say, 
Loved  ones  have  passed  away  * 
Ashes  with  ashes  lay, 
List  to  its  pealing. 

3  Earth  is  all  vanity. 
False  as  'tis  fleeting. 


THE  GENERAL  JUDGMENT.       277 

Grief  is  in  all  its  joy, 

Smiles  with  tears  meeting; 
Youth's  brightest  hopes  decay, 
Pass  like  morn's  gems  away, 
Too  fair  on  earth  to  stay, 

Where  all  is  fleeting. 

When  in  their  lonely  bed, 

Loved  ones  are  lying; 
When  joyful  wings  are  spread, 

To  heaven  flying ; 
Would  we  to  sin  and  pain, 
Call  back  their  souls  again, 
Weave  round  their  hearts  the  chaia 

Severed  in  dying  1 

No,  dearest  Jesus,  no ; 

To  thee  their  Saviour, 
Let  their  fr.ee  spirits  go. 

Ransomed  for  ever : 
Heirs  of  unending  joy. 
Theirs  is  the  victory  : 
Thine  let  the  glory  be, 

Now  and  for  ever. 


THE  GENERAL  JUDGMENT. 


4:08  The  Last  Judgment.  C  M. 

WHEN  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 
O'erwhelmed  with  guilt  and  fear, 


278  THE  GENERAL  JCBGMEJfT. 

I  see  my  Maker  face  to  face, 
O  how  shall  I  appear ! 

2  If  yet,  while  pardon  may  be  found, 

And  mercy  may  be  sought. 
My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought  : 

3  When  thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  stand  disclosed 

In  majesty  severe, 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul, 
O  how  shall  I  appear ! 

4  Prepare  me.  Lord,  to  meet  that  day, 

Ere  yet  it  be  too  late. 
When  I  shall  view  these  solemn  scenes, 
And  feel  their  awful  weight. 

409  The  Judge  Appearing.  S.  M. 

AND  will  the  Judge  desoend  ? 
And  must  the  dead  arise  \ 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discerning  eyes  ? 

2  How  will  my  heart  endare 

The  terrors  of  that  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven  before  his  face, 
Astonished,  shrink  awayl 

3  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead. 
Hark,  from  the  gospel's  gentle  voice, 
What  joyful  tidings  spread. 

4  Then  let  us  seek  His  grace, 

Whose  wrath  we  cannot  bear ; 


THE  GENERAL  JUDGMENT.  279 

Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 


4L  1  O  The  Day  of  Judgment.  L.  M. 

HOW  dreadful,  Lord,  will  be  the  day. 
When  all  the  tribes  of  dead  shall 
And  those  who  dared  to  disobey  [rise ; 
Be  dragged  before  thy  piercing  eyes ! 

2  The  wicked  child  who  often  heard 
His  pious  parents  speak  of  thee. 
And  fled  from  every  serious  word, 
Shall  not  be  able  then  to  flee. 

3  Whilst  they  appear  at  thy  right  hand, 
With  saints  and  angels  round  the  throne, 
He,  a  poor  guilty  wretch,  shall  stand, 
And  bear  thy  dreadful  wrath  alone  ! 

4  No  parent,  then,  shall  bid  him  pray 
To  Him  who  now  the  sinner  hears ; 
For  Christ  himself  shall  turn  away. 
And  show  no  pity  to  his  tears. 

5  Great  God,  I  tremble  at  the  thought ; 
And  at  thy  feet  for  mercy  bend ; 
That  when  to  judgment  I  am  brought. 
The  Judge  himself  may  be  my  friend. 

411.    Christ  descending  to  Judgment.  8,  7,  &  4. 

SEE  the  eternal  Judge  descending. 
View  him  seated  on  his  throne ; 
Now,  poor  sinner,  now  lamenting, 


280  THE  GIXEHAL  .i:DG>TE:!fTS. 

Stand  and  hear  thy  awful  doom ; 

Trumpets  call  thee, 
Stand  and  hear  thy  awful  doom. 

2  Hear  the  cries  he  now  is  venting, 

Filled  with  dread  of  fiercer  pain; 
While  in  anguish  thus  lamenting 
That  he  ne'er  was  born  again : 

Greatly  mourning. 
That  he  ne'er  was  born  again. 

3  "  Yonder  sits  the  slighted  Saviour, 

With  the  marks  of  dying  love ; 
O  that  I  had  sought  his  favour, 
When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move ; 

Golden  moments. 
When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move." 

4  Now,  despisers,  look  and  wonder; 

Hope  and  sinners  here  must  part : 
Louder  than  a  peal  of  thunder, 
Hear  the  dreadful  sound,  "  Depart !" 

Lost  for  ever, 
Hear  the  dreadful  sound,  "  Depart  !'* 

412         Jlpprchension  of  Judgment.     L.  C.  M, 

WHEN  thou,  ray  righteous  Judge,  shalt 
come 
To  take  thy  ransomed  people  home, 

Shall  I  among  them  stand  1 
Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die. 
Be  found  at  thy  right  hand  1 


THE  GE1!TERAL  JUDGMENT.  281 

2  I  love  to  meet  among  them  now, 
Before  thy  gracious  feet  to  bow, 

Though  vilest  of  them  all ; 
But  can  I  bear  the  piercing  thought. 
What  if  my  name  should  be  left  out, 

When  thou  for  them  shalt  call  1 

3  Prevent,  prevent  it  by  thy  grace ; 

Be  thou,  dear  Lord,  my  hiding  place. 

In  this  the  accepted  day ; 
Thy  pardoning  voice,  O  !  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear. 

Nor  let  mt  fall,  I  pray. 

4  Let  me  among  thy  saints  be  found, 
Whene'er   the   archangel's   trump   shall 

To  see  thy  smiling  face;  [sound. 

Then  loudest  of  the  crowd  I  '11  sing, 
While  heaven's  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  shouts  of  sovereign  grace. 

413  T^fi  Second  Jldvent.  L.  M. 

THE  Lord  will  come,  the  earth  shall 
quake, 
The  mountains  to  their  centre  shake ; 
And  withering  from  the  vault  of  night. 
The  stars  withdraw  their  feeble  light 

2  The  Lord  will  come,  but  not  the  same 
As  once  in  lowly  form  he  came, 

A  silent  Lamb  to  slaughter  led. 

The  bruised,  the  suffering,  and  the  dead. 

3  The  Lord  will  come,  a  dreadful  form, 
With  wreath  of  flame,  and  robe  of  storm, 


282  HEAVE?T  A^V  HELL.  , 

On  cherub  wings,  and  wings  of  wind, 
Anointed  Judge  of  ail  mankind. 

4  Can  this  be  he  who-wont  to  stray 
A  pilgrim  on  the  world's  highway/ ; 

By  power  oppressed,  and  mocked  by  pride, 
The  Nazarene — the  Crucified  ! 

5  While  sinners  in  despair  shall  call. 

"  Rocks,  hide  us,  mountains,  on  us  i  iJl !" 
The  righteous  rising  from  the  tomb 
Shall  sing  with  joy, "  The  Lord  is  corar-" 


HEAVEN  AND  HELL 


^  f  ij.  Solemn  Thoughts.  L,  M. 

WHERE  should  I  be, if  God  should  say 
I  must  not  live  another  day ; 
And  send  and  take  away  my  breath? 
What  is  eternity  and  death  1 

2  My  body  is  of  little  worth, 

'Twould  soon  be  mingled  with  the  earth; 
For  we  were  made  of  clay,  and  must 
Again,  at  death,  return  to  dust. 

3  Yet  heaven  must  be  a  world  of  bliss, 
Where  God  himself  for  ever  is  : 
Where  saints  around  his  throne  adore, 
And  never  sin  nor  suffer  more. 


HEAVEN  AND  HELL.  283 

4  And  hell 's  a  state  of  endless  woe, 
Where  unrepenting  sinners  go  ; 

Bat  none  that  seek  a  Saviour's  grace 
Shall  ever  see  that  dreadful  place. 

5  O  let  me  then  at  once  apply- 
To  Him  who  did  for  sinners  die ; 
And  this  shall  be  my  great  reward, 
To  dwell  for  ever  with  the  Lord. 

4^  1  O  Eternity.  C.   M. 

THE  sun  that  lights  the  world  shall 
The  stars  shall  pass  away ;      [fade, 
And  I,  a  child  immortal  made, 
Shall  witness  their  decay. 

2  Yes,  I  shall  live  when  they  are  dead. 

Though  now  so  bright  they  shine ; 
When  earth  and  all  it  holds  have  fled, 
^  Eternity  is  mine. 

3  For  I  can  never,  never  die. 

While  God  himself  remains  ; 
But  I  must  live  in  heaven  on  high,  • 
Or  where  deep  darkness  reigns. 

4  If  heaven  and  hell  ne'er  pass  away. 

To  Christ,  O  let  me  flee  ; 
If  pain  be  hard  for  one  short  day, 
What  must  for  ever  be  ? 

416  Heavenhj  Bliss.  C.   M. 

THERE  is  a  glorious  world  of  light 
Above  the  starry  sky; 


284  HEAVEir  AND  HELI. 

Where  saints  departed,  clothed  in  white. 
Adore  the  Lord  most  high. 

2  And  hark !  amid  the  sacred  songs 

Those  heavenly  voices  raise, 
Ten  thousand  thousand  infant  tongues 
Unite,  and  perfect  praise. 

3  Those  are  the  hymns  that  we  shall  know 

If  Jesus  we  obey; 
That  is  the  place  where  we  shall  go, 
If  found  in  Wisdom's  way. 

4  This  is  the  joy  we  ought  to  seek, 

And  make  our  chief  concern ; 
For  this  we  come,  from  week  to  week, 
To  read,  and  hear,  and  learn. 

5  Soon  will  our  earthly  race  be  run, 

Our  mortal  frame  decay ;  ' 

Children  and  teachers,  one  by  one, 
Must  droop,  and  pass  away. 

6  Great  God !  impress  the  serious  thought 

This  day  on  every  breast; 
That  both  the  teachers  and  the  taught 
May  enter  into  rest. 

^  J  y       Joyful  Anticipation  of  Heaven.         C.  M, 

WHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear, 
To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear. 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage. 
And  hellish  darts  be  hurled, 


HEAVEN  AND  HELt.  283 

Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall; 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all. 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest. 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

418  The  Heavenly  Rest.  L.  M. 

THINE  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love; 
But  there 's  a  nobler  rest  above  ; 
Thy  servants  to  that  rest  aspire 
With  ardent  hope  and  strong  desire. 

2  There  languor  shall  no  more  oppress  ; 
The  heart  shall  feel  no  more  distress  ; 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs 
That  dwell  upon  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  gloomy  cares  shall  there  annoy, 
No  conscious  guilt  disturb  our  joy ; 
But  every  doubt  and  fear  shall  cease, 
And  perfect  love  give  perfect  peace. 

4  When  shall  that  glorious  day  begin, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  death  and  sin  ; 
Whose  sun  shall  never  more  decline. 
But  with  unfading  lustre  shine  ! 


2S6  HEAVEW  AND  HELL. 

.419  Hope  of  Heaven.  P.M. 

RISE,  m}'-  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
Thy  better  portion  trace  ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things 

Toward  heaven,  thy  native  place ; 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove ; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepared  above. 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course ; 
Fire,  ascending,  seeks  the  sun, 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source : 
So  the  soul  that 's  born  of  God 

Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face, 
"  Upward  tends  to  his  abode. 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn ; 

Press  onward  to  the  prize ; 
Soon  our  Saviour  will  return. 

Triumphant,  in  the  skies  : 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  given ; 
All  our  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 

4^0  7'Ae  J\reiD  Jerusalem.  C.  M. 

JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
Name  ever  dear  to  me ! 


HEAVEN-  AND  HELL.  237 

When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 
In  joy  and  peace  and  thee  1 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built 

And  pearly  gates  behold  1  [walls 

Thy  bulwarks,  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  1 

3  O  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend, 
.  Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  Sabbaths  have  no  end  ? 

4  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know  : 
Blest   seats,   through   rude   and    stormy 
I  onward  press  to  you.  [scenes, 

5  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  woe, 

Or  feel  at  death,  dismay] 
I  've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

6  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below. 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

7  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

4L31  T/ie  Beautiful  Land.  S.  M. 

rpHERE  is  a  land  above 


288  HEAYEK  A2fD  HELL. 

And  those  who  love  and  seek  the  Lord, 
Rise  to  that  world  of  light. 

2  There  sin  is  known  no  more, 
Nor  tears,  nor  want,  nor  care ; 
There  good  and  happy  beings  dwell. 
And  all  are  holy  there. 

492  Heaven  for  Children.  S.  M. 

THERE  is  beyond  the  sky 
A  heaven  of  joy  and  love  ; 
And  holy  children  when  they  die 
Go  to  that  world  above. 

2  There  is  a  dreadful  hell, 

And  everlasting  pains, 
Where  sinners  must  with  devils  dwell 
In  darkness,  fire,  and  chains. 

3  Can  such  a  child  as  I 

Escape  so  sad  an  end  ? 
And  may  I  hope,  whene'er  I  die, 
I  shall  to  heaven  ascend  ? 

4  Then  will  I  read  and  pray, 

While  I  have  life  and  breath ; 
Lest  I  should  be  cut  off  to-day. 
And  sent  to  eternal  death. 

4:23  Perdition.  CM, 

FAR  from  the  utmost  verge  of  day. 
Those  gloomy  regions  lie. 
Where  flames  amid  the  darkness  play. 
The  worm  shall  never  die. 


DOXOLOCIES.  Z 

2  The  breath  of  God,  his  angry  breath 

Supplies  and  fans  the  fire  ; 
Then  sinners  taste  the  second  death. 
And  would,  but  can't  expire. 

3  Conscience,  the  never  dying  worm, 

With  torture  gnaws  the  heart ; 
And  woe  and  wrath  in  every  form, 
Is  now  the  sinner's  part. 

4  Sad  world  indeed ;  ah  !  who  can  bear 

For  ever  there  to  dwell. 

For  ever  sinking  in  despair. 

In  all  the  pains  of  hell  ? 


DOXOLOGIES, 


L,  M. 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven. 

L.  M. 

PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessing* 
flow; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host. 
Praise  Fai'her  Sen,  and  Holy  Ghoslk 
19 


290  DOXOLOGIIS. 

C.  M. 

LET  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  be  adored, 
Where   there   are   works  to   make   him 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord.        [known, 

C.  M. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

S.  M. 

GIVE  to  the  Father  praise, 
Give  glory  to  the  Son, 
And  to  the  Spirit  of  his  grace, 
Be  equal  honour  done. 

S.  M. 

YE  angels  round  the  throne. 
And  saints  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  love  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

H.  M. 

TO  God  the  Father's  throne. 
Perpetual  honours  raise ; 
Glory  to  God  the  Son ; 
To  God  the  Spirit  praise. 


DOXOLOGIES.  29 

With  all  our  powers, 

Eternal  King, 

Thy  name  we  sing, 
While  faith  adores. 

7s. 

SING  we  to  our  God  above, 
Praise  eternal  as  his  love : 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host. 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

L.  M.  D. 

GBORY  to  God  the  Trinity, 
Whose  name  has  mysteries  unknown ; 
In  essence  One,  in  persons  Three ; 
A  social  nature,  yet  alone. 

2  When  all  our  noblest  powers  are  joined. 
The  honours  of  thy  name  to  raise : 
Thy  glories  overmatch  our  mind, 
And  angels  faint  beneath  thy  praise. 

S.  M.  D. 

WE  bless  the  Father's  name, 
Who  chose  us  in  his  love ; 
To  God  the  Son,  Ave  give  the  same, 
Our  advocate  above. 

2  The  Spirit  too  we  bless, 

And  raise  his  honours  high ; 
Who  conquers  by  his  sovereign  grace, 
And  brings  us  strangers  nigh. 


292  DOXOLOGIXS. 

C.  M.  D. 

THE  God  of  mercy  be  adored, 
Who  calls  our  souls  from  death : 
Who  saves  by  his  redeeming  Word, 
And  new  creating  Breath. 

2  To  praise  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  all  divine. 
The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 
Let  saints  and  angels  join. 

10s. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  ever  blest, 
Eternal  praise  and  worship  be  ad- 
dressed; 
From  age  to  age,  ye  saints,  his  name  adore. 
And  spread  his  fame,  till  time  shall  be  no 
more. 

L.  C.  M. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  praise  amid  the  heavenly  host. 
And  in  the  church  below; 
From  whom  all  creatures  draw  their  birth, 
By  whom  redemption  blessed  the  earth, 
From  whom  all  comforts  flow. 


Isj 


L.  P.  M. 

"OW  to  the  great,  and  sacred  Three, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 


B0X010G1E5.  203 

Eternal  power  and  glory  given, 
Through   all   the  worlds  where   God  is 
By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne,  [knowrii 

And  all  the  saints  in  earth  and  heavea 

5s,  &  6s. 

BY  angels  in  heaven 
Of  every  degree, 
And  saints  upon  earth, 
All  praise  be  addressed 
To  God  in  three  Persons, 
One  God  ever  blessed: 
As  it  has  been,  now  is. 
And  always  shall  be. 

7s. 

PRAISE  the  name  of  God  most  high. 
Praise  him,  all  below  the  sky. 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ; 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  his  praise  shall  last. 

7s,  &  6s. 

TO  the  Father,  to  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  ever  blessed, 
Everlasting  Three  in  One, 

All  worship  be  addressed. 
Praise  from  all  above,  below, 

As  throughout  the  ages  past. 
Now  is  given,  and  shall  be  so, 
While  endless  ages  last. 


294  SOXOLUGIES. 

8s. 

ALL  praise  to  the  Father,  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  thrice  holy  and  blest, 
The  eternal,  supreme  Three  in  One, 
Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be  addressed. 

8s,  &  7s. 

PRAISE  the  Father,  earth,  and  heaven 
Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise ; 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 
Glory  through  eternal  days. 

8s,  7s,  &  4s. 

GLORY  be  to  God  the  Father, 
Glory  to  the  eternal  Son ; 
Sound  aloud  the  Spirit's  praises; 
Join  the  elders  round  the  throne ; 

Hallelujah, 
Hail  the  glorious  Three  in  One. 


N 


8s,  7s,  &  4s. 

OW  to  Him  who  loved  us — qave  us 
Every  pledge  that  love  could  give, 


Freely  shed  his  blood  to  save  us 
Gave  his  life  th^t  we  might  liv 
Be  the  kingdom 
And  dominion, 
And  the  glory  evermore. 


DOXOLOGIES. 


295 


lis,  &  8s. 

ALL  praise  to  the  Father,  all  praise  to 
the  Son, 
All  praise  to  the  Spirit,  thrice  blest ; 
The  Holy,  Eternal,  Supreme  Three  in  One 
Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be  addressed. 

CHORUS. 

GLORY,  honour,  praise,  and  power, 
Be  unto  the  Lamb  for  ever ; 
Jesus  Christ  is  our  Redeemer, 

Hallelujah!  Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 
Praise  the  Lord. 

lis. 

O  FATHER  Almighty  to  thee  be  ad- 
dressed, [blest. 
With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one  God,  ever 
All  glory  and  worship  from  earth,  and 
from  heaven,                   [given. 
As  was,  and  is  mw  and  shall  ever  be 


SUPPLEMENT. 


The  following  pieces  are  not  intended  for  use  in 
social  worship,  but  rather  for  being  committed 
to  memory. 

£  Oo  to  the  House  of  Prayer. 

GO  to  the  house  of  prayer, 
If  ye  would  hold  communion  sweet  with 

heaven; 
Go,  'tis  a  boon  from  God,  to  mortals  given ; 

Seek  blessings  there. 

Go  to  the  house  of  prayer, 
Ye  Christians,  when  your  hopes  are  lost  in 

night, 
Go,  on  your  God,  the  source  of  life  and  light, 

Cast  all  your  care. 

Go  to  the  house  of  prayer, 
When  fears  press  down  your  souls,  or  shake 

your  faith,  [saith, 

Or  doubts  dismay :  Hear  what  the  Saviour 

« I  will  be  there." 

Go  to  the  house  of  prayer ; 
Thou  thoughtless  one,  it  is  the  place  for  thee ; 
296 


SUPPLEMENT.  297 

Thee  God  invites— there  on  the  bended  knee, 
Rich  mercies  share. 

Go  to  the  house  of  prayer; 
There  let  your  hearts  in  holy  union  meet,    . 
Go,  cast  your  burdens  at  the  Saviour's  feet, 

Ye  cannot  bear. 

Go  to  the  house  of  prayer, 
If  ye  would  hold  communion  sweet  with 

heaven; 
Go,  'tis  a  boon  from  God  to  mortals  given, 

Seek  blessings  there. 

Q  Come  to  the  Place  of  Prayer. 

COME!  Come!  Come! 
Come  to  the  place  of  prayer ; 
The  day  is  past  and  gone, 
And  on  the  silent  air, 
The  voice  of  praise  is  borne. 
Sweet  is  tjie  hour  of  rest ; 
Pleasant  the  heart's  low  sigh, 
And  the  glow  within  our  breast. 
And  the  hope  beyond  the  sky. 
Yes,  tuneful  is  the  sound 
Of  glad  hearts  as  they  sing; 
Welcome  the  glory  round 
Shed  from  the  Spirit's  wing. 
But  bliss  more  sweet  and  .still, 
Than  aught  on  earth  e'er  gave, 
Our  weary  souls  shall  fill. 
In  the  world  beyond  the  grave. 
Earth  with  her  dreams  shall  fade, 


298  SUPPLEMKS^T. 

And  our  bodies  turn  to  dust, 
But  our  souls  shall  soar  and  sing, 
In  the  mansions  of  the  just. 

3  The  Use  of  Flowers. 

Gi  OD  might  have  bade  the  earth  bring 
r  Enough  for  great  and  small,      [forth 
The  oak  tree  and  the  cedar  tree, 
Without  a  flower  at  all. 

We  might  have  had  enough,  enough 

For  every  want  of  ours, 
For  luxury,  medicine,  and  toil, 

And  yet  have  had  no  flowers. 

The  ore  within  the  mountain  mine 

Requireth  none  to  grow, 
Nor  doth  it  need  the  lotus  flower 

To  make  the  river  flow. 

The  clouds  might  give  abundant  rain, 
The  mighty  dews  might  fall ; 
•  And  the  herd  that  keepeth  life  in  man, 
Might  yet  have  drunk  them  all. 

Then   wherefore,   wherefore    were    they 
Ail  dyed  wdth  rainbow  light,        [made. 

All  fashioned  with  supremest  grace, 
Upspringing  day  and  night ; 

Springing  m  valleys  green  and  low, 

And  on  the  mountain  high. 
And  in  the  silent  wilderness, 

Where  no  man  passes  byl 


SXTPPLEMEHrW.  299 

Our  outward  life  requires  them  not, 
Then  wherefore  have  they  birth  1 

To  minister  delight  to  man, 
To  beautify  the  earth. 

To  comfort  man— to  whisper  hope, 

Whene'er  his  faith  is  dim  ; 
For  He  who  careth  for  the  flowers, 

Will  much  more  care  for  him. 

I  Ulty  do  the  Flowers  bloom  ? 

"  TT  7HY  do  the  flowers  bloom,  mother  1 

V  V    Why  do  the  sweet  flowers  bloom ; 
And  brightest,  those  we  reared,  mother, 

Around  my  brother's  tomb  ?" 
«  To  fill  the  world  with  gladness, 

My  child,  were  flowers  given ; 
To  crown  the  earth  with  beauty, 

And  show  the  road  to  heaven !" 

•  Then  why  do  the  flowers  fade,  mother? 

Why  do  the  sweet  flowers  fade. 
When  winter's  gloomy  clouds,  mother, 

Earth's  brightest  scenes  pervade  1" 
"My  child,  those  flowers  that  wither 

Have  seeds  that  still  remain, 
That  sunshine  and  the  summer 

Restore  to  life  again." 

«  And  shall  not  those  who  die,  mother, 
Come  back  to  life  once  more, 

E'en  as  the  rain  and  sun,  mother, 
Those  beauteous  floK'VS  restore  1" 


300  SUPPLEIVTENT. 

*'  Yes,  yes,  my  child,  such  powers 
To  human  flowers  are  given ; 

Here  earth's  frail  flowers  may  blossom, 
But  we  may  rise — in  heaven." 

Q  Hymn  on  Death. 

WHERE  shall  I  die?  Shall  death's 
cold  hand 
Arrest  my  breath  while  dear  ones  stand, 
In  silent  watchful  love,  to  shed 
Their  tears  around  my  quiet  bed  ] 
Or  shall  I  meet  my  final  doom 
Far  from  my  country  and  my  home  ? 
Lord,  to  thy  will  I  bend  the  knee ; 
Thou  evermore  hast  cared  for  me. 

How  shall  I  die  ]  shall  death's  harsh  yoke 
Subdue  me  by  a  single  stroke? 
Or  shall  my  fainting  frame  sustain 
The  tedious  languishing  of  pain; 
Sinking  in  weariness  away, 
Slowly  and  sadly  day  by  day  ? 
Lord,  I  repose  my  cares  on  thee, 
Thou  evermore-hast  cared  for  me. 

When  shall  I  die  ?  Shall  death's  stern  call 
Soon  come,  my  spirit  to  appal  ? 
Or  shall  I  live  through  circling  years, 
A  pilgrim  in  this  vale  of  tears  ; 
Surviving  those  I  loved  the  best, 
Who  in  the  peaceful  church-yard  rest  1 
Lord,  I  await  thy  wise  decree : 
Thou  evermore  hast  cared  for  me. 


STTPPLEMEKT. 

Yet,  0  sustain  me  by  thy  power ! 
Be  with  me  in  life's  parting  hour ; 
Tell  me  of  peace  and  pardon  won, 
Through  the  dear  mercies  of  thy  Son  : 
Then  shall  I  feel  resigned  to  go 
From  life's  brief  joy  and  fleeting  woe, 
If  I  in  death  the  Saviour  see, 
Who  evermore  hath  cared  for  me. 

^  Immortality. 

THE  insect  bursting  from  its  tomb-like 
bed ;  [revives ; 

The  grain  that  in  a  thousand  grains 
The  trees  that  seem  in  wintry  torpor  dead, 
Yet  each  new  year  renewing  their  green 
leaves ; 
All  teach,  without  the  added  aid  of  faith, 
That  life  still  triumphs  o'er  apparent 
death. 

But  dies  the  msect  when  the  summer  dies' 
The  grain  hath  perished,  tho'  the  plant 
remain; 
In  death,  at  last,  the  oak  of  ages  lies ; 
Here    reason   fails,  nor    further    can 
attain. 
For  reason  argues  but  from  what  she  sees, 
Nor  traces  to  their  goal  these  mysteries. 

But  Faith  the  dark  hiatus  can  supply ; 
Teaching,  eternal  progress  still  shall 
reign ; 
Telling  (as  these  things  aid  her  to  espy ; 


302  SUPPLE^IEiN'T, 

In  higher  worlds  that  higher  laws  obtain ; 

Poiating,  with  raaiaut  finger  raised  on 

high,  [cannot  die ! 

From  life  that  still  revives,  to  life  that 

7  I  sing  of  Calvary, 

DOWN  from  the  willow  bough 
My  slumbering  harp  I  '11  take, 
And  bid  its  silent  strings 

To  heavenly  themes  awake. 
Peaceful  let  its  breathings  be, 
Soft  and  soothing  harmony. 

Love,  love  divine,  I  sing ; 

0  for  a  seraph's  lyre. 
Bathed  in  Siloa's  stream, 

And  touched  with  living  fire, 
Lofty,  pure  the  strain  should  be, 
"When  I  sing  of  Calvary. 

Love,  Love  on  earth  appears  ; 

The  wretched  throng  his  way  ; 
He  beareth  all  their  griefs. 

And  wipes  their  tears  away ; 
Soft  and  sweet  the  strains  should  be, 
Saviour,  when  I  sing  of  thee. 

He  saw  me  as  he  passed, 

In  hopeless  sorrow  lie. 
Condemned  and  doomed  to  death. 

And  no  salvation  nigh. 
Loud  and  long  the  strain  should  be, 
When  I  sing  his  love  to  me. 


SUPPLEMETfT. 

"  I  die  for  thee,"  he  said ; 

Behold  the  Cross  arise  ! 
And  lo !  he  bows  his  head, 

He  bows  his  head*and  dies  ! 
Soft,  my  harp,  thy  breathings  be ; 
Let  me  weep  on  Calvary. 

He  lives  !  again  he  lives  ! 

I  hear  the  voice  of  Love  : 
He  comes  to  soothe  my  fears, 

And  draw  my  soul  above. 
Joyful  now  the  strain  shall  be, 
When  I  sing  of  Calvary, 

§  •    I  have  no  Mother. 

I  HAVE  no  mother,  for  she  died 
When  I  was  very  young, 
But  memory  still  around  my  heart 
Like  morning  mist  has  hung. 

They  tell  me  of  an  angel  form 
That  watched  around  my  bed, 

And  of  a  soft  and  quiet  hand 
That  wiped  the  tears  I  shed. 

With  smiles  she  held  my  tiny  arm, 

When  I  began  to  walk ; 
And  joy  would  sparkle  in  her  eyes, 

When  I  would  try  to  talk. 

And  often,  too,  when  I  was  ill, 
She  kissed  my  burning  brow ; 

Her  tears  would  fall  upon  my  cheek ; 
I  think  I  feel  them  now. 


S04  SUPPLEMENT. 

And  then  she  used  to  kneel  with  me, 

And  teach  me  how  to  pray, 
And  raise  my  little  hands  to  heaven, 

And  tell  me  wh*at  to  say. 

O  mother,  mother,  in  my  heart 

Thy  image  still  shall  be  ; 
And  may  I  hope,  in  heaven,  at  last, 

To  meet  and  live  with  thee  ] 

0  Tlie  doomed  Man. 

THERE  is  a  time,  we  know  not  when, 
A  point,  we  know  not  where, 
That  marks  the  destiny  of  men, 
To  glory  or  despair. 

There  is  a  line,  by  us  unseen, 

That  crosses  every  path ; 
The  hidden  boundary  between 

God's  patience  and  his  wrath. 

To  pass  that  limit  is  to  die, 

To  die  as  if  by  stealth ; 
It  does  not  quench  the  beaming  eye, 

Or  pale  the  glow  of  health. 

The  conscience  may  be  still  at  ease, 

The  spirits  light  and  gay ; 
That  v/hich  is  pleasing  still  may  please 

And  care  be  thrust  away. 

But  on  that  forehead  God  has  set, 

Indelibly,  a  mark. 
Unseen  by  man,  for  man  as  yet 

Is  blind  and  in  the  dark 


SUPPLEMENT.  305 

And  yet  the  doomed  man's  path  below, 
Like  Eden,  ma)'-  have  bloomed ; 
He  did  not,  does  not,  will  not  know 
Or  feel  that  he  is  doomed. 

He  knows,  he  feels,  that  all  is  well, 

And  every  fear  is  calmed: 
He  lives,  he  dies,  he  wakes  in  hell. 

Not  only  doomed,  but  damned. 

O  where  is  this  mysterious  bourne, 
By  which  our  path  is  crossed ; 

Beyond  which,  God  himself  hath  sworn. 
That  he  who  goes  is  lost  1 

How  far  may  we  go  on  in  sin  1 

How  long  will  God  forbear  ? 
Where  does  hope  end,  and  where  begin 

The  confines  of  despair? 

An  answer  from  the  skies  is  sent: 

Ye  that  from  God  depart. 
While  it  is  called  to-day,  repent, 

And  harden  not  your  heart. 

[  ^  The  Value  of  a  Moment. 

AT  every  motion  of  our  breath, 
Life  trembles  on  the  brink  of  death! 
A  taper's  flame  that  upward  turns, 
While  downward  to  the  dust  it  burns. 

A  moment  ushered  us  to  birth, 
Heirs  (0Jhe  commonwealth  of  earth ; 
Moment  by  moment  years  are  past, 
And  one,  ere  long,  will  be  our  last. 
20 


306  SUPPLEMENT. 

'Twixt  that  long  fled,  which  gave  us  light, 
And  that  which  soon  shall  end  in  night. 
There  is  a  point  no  eye  can  see, 
Yet  on  it  hangs  eternity. 

This  is  that  moment — who  shall  tell, 
Whether  it  leads  to  heaven  or  hell  1 
This  is  that  moment — as  we  choose, 
The  immortal  soul  we  save  or  lose. 

Time  past,  and  time  to  come,  are  not; 
Time  present  is  onr  only  lot; 
O  God,  henceforth  our  hearts  incline 
To  seek  no  other  love  than  thine. 


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PAGB 

At  every  motion  of  our  breath        ,       .       .305 

Come,  come,  come 297 

Down  from  the  willow  bough  .  .  .  302 
God  might  have  bade  the  earth  bring  forth  .  298 
Go  to  the  house  of  prayer  ....  296 
I  have  no  mother  for  she  died  .  .  .  303 
The  insect  bursting  from  its  tomb-like  bed  .  301 
There  is  a  time  we  know  not  when  .  .  304 
Where  shall  I  die  shall  death's  cold  hand  .  300 
Why  do  the  flowers  bloom  mother        .       .  299 


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A  CHARGE  to  keep  I  have       ....  179 

Admitted  where  thy  truths  are  taught    .  .  120 
A  dread  and  solemn  hour       ....  268 

Almighty  Father  God  of  grace       .        .  .    62 

Almighty  Father  heavenly  King    .        .  .195 

Almighty  God  thy  piercing  eye      .        .  .11 

Almighty  God  while  heaven  and  earth  .  160 

Amidst  the  cheerful  bloom  of  youth       .  .  140 

Among  the  deepest  shades  of  night        .  .      9 

A  mourning  class  a  vacant  seat     .        .  .  196 

And  canst  thou  sinner  slight  .        .        .  .48 

And  must  I  part  with  all  1  have     .        .  .97 

And  now  another  day  is  gone        .        .  .  250 

And  now  another  hour  is  past        .        .  .  197 
And  will  the  Judge  descend   ....  278 

Angels  adore  thee  and  rejoice        .        .  .  .125 

Angels  that  high  in  glory  dwell     .        .  .171 

Another  six  days'  work,  is  done     .        .  .  209 

Approach  my  soul  the  mercy  seat .        .  .115 

A  sinner  Lord  behold  I  stand         .        .  .64 

Asleep  in  Jesus  blessed  sleep         .        .  .271 

Assembled  in  our  school  once  more      .  .  193 

At  length  the  wished  for  spring  has  come  .  257 

Attracted  by  love's  sacred  force     .        .  .  178 

Author  of  faith  we  seek  thy  face    .        .  .  185 
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Awake  and  sing  the  song 
Awake  asleep  by  night  by  day 
Awake  my  heart  awake 
Awake  my  sotrl  and  with  the  sun  . 
Awake  my  sou)  stretch  every  nerve 

Behold  the  leprous  Jew  . 

Behold  what  condescending  love  . 

Beneath  our  feet  and  o'er  our  head 

Beset  with  snares  on  every  hand    . 

Bestow  dear  Lord  upon  our  youth 

Beware  of  Peter's  word  . 

Blest  be  the  souls  who  hear  and  know 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 

Blest  be  the  wisdom  and  the  power 

Blest  beyond  all  earthly  blessing    . 

Blest  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands 

Children  as  young  and  weak  as  I  . 
Children  in  years  and  knowledge  young 
Children  think  on  Jesus'  love 
Come  children  let  us  Jesus  praise  . 
Come  christian  brethren  ere  we  part 
Come  dearest  Lord  who  reignest  above 
Come  happy  children  come  and  raise 
Come  Holy  Spirit  calm  my  mind   . 
Come  Holy  Spirit  come  . 
Come  Holy  Spirit  come  . 
Come  Holy  Spirit  heavenly  Dove  . 
Come  humble  sinner  in  whose  breast 
Come  Jesus  heavenljr  teacher  come 
Come  let  our  voices  join 
Come  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
Come  let  us  join  our  Lord  to  praise 
Come  let  us  join  the  hosts  above   . 
Coxae  my  soul  thy  suit  prepare 


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Come  see  how  fast  the  weather  clears 
Come  sound  his  praise  abroad 
Come  thou  Almighty  King     . 
Come  thou  fount  of  every  blessing 
Come  thou  long  expected  Jesus     . 
Come  we  that  love  the  Lord  . 
Come  ye  sinners  poor  and  needy   . 
Come  youthful  sinners  come,  haste, 
Control  my  every  thought 

Dear  refuge  of  my  weary  soul 
Dear  Saviour  if  these  lambs  should  stray 
Death  has  been  here  and  borne  away 
Death  may  dissolve  my  body  now . 
Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep  . 
Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing  Lord 


Early  my  God  without  delay  . 
Eternal  Being  source  of  love  . 
Eternal  Father  God  of  grace  . 
Eternal  Father  God  of  love  . 
Eternal  God  almighty  cause  . 
Eternal  source  of  every  joy  , 
Ever>'  bird  can  build  her  nest 

Faith  is  a  precious  grace 
Far  from  the  utmost  verge  of  day 
Far  from  the  world  O  Lord  I  flee 
Father  of  mercies  send  thy  grace 
Father  once  more  let  grateful  praise 
Father  to  thee  my  heart  I  lift 
Father  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
Father  with  one  accord  we  stand 
For  a  season  called  to  part     . 
For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord  . 
For  worldly  honour  I  'd  not  waste 


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From  Greenland's  icy  mountains  . 
From  year  to  year  in  love  we  meet 

Get  up  early  time  is  precious. 
Glory  to  God  on  high 
Glory  to  thee  my  God  this  night    . 
God  is  so  good  that  he  will  hear 
God  of  every  land  and  nation 
God  of  mercy  God  of  grace    . 
God  of  my  life  whose  gracious  power 
God  of  our  fathers  by  whose  hand 
God  our  Father  great  Creator 
Go  thou  in  life's  fair  morning 
Go  when  the  morning  shineth 
Grace  'tis  a  charming  sound  . 
Gracious  Spirit  love  divine     . 
Great  God  and  wilt  thou  be  so  kind 
Great  God  our  feeble  efforts  own  . 
Great  God  the  nations  of  the  earth 
Great  God  to  thee  my  voice  I  raise 
Great  God  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 
Great  God  with  heart  and  tongue  . 
Great  Saviour  who  didst  condescend 
Guide  me  O  thou  great  Jehovah    . 

Hail  my  ever  blessed  Jesus    . 
Hail  thou  long  expected  Jesus 
Happy  beyond  description  he 
Happy  the  children  who  betimes    . 
Hark  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound 
Hark  my  soul  it  is  the  Lord  .        . 
Hark  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 
Hark  the  hearld  angels  sing  . 
Hark  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy  . 
Hark  to  the  solemn  bell  .        .        . 
Hark  what  mean  those  holy  voices 


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Hark  what  mean  those  lamentations 

Hasten  Lord  the  glorious  time 

Hasten  O  sinner  to  be  wise    . 

Have  you  read  the  wondrous  story 

Hearts  of  stone  relent  relent  . 

Heavenly  Father  look  on  me 

Here  gracious  God  beneath  thy  feet 

Holy  Bible  book  divine  . 

How  bright  is  yonder  sun 

How  dreadful  Lord  will  be  the  day 

How  glorious  is  our  heavenly  King 

How  gracious  is  my  God 

How  great  thy  mercies  Lord  appear 

How  happy  are  they 

How  happy  is  the  child  who  hears 

How  long  sometimes  a  day  appears 

How  oft  alas  this  wretched  heart  . 

How  precious  is  the  book  divine    . 

How  serious  is  the  charge 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts 

How  should  our  souls  delight  to  bless 

How  sweet  is  the  Sabbath, 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 

If  you  will  turn  away  from  sin 

I  hear  the  word  with  love 

I  know  when  I  lie  down  to  sleep   . 

I  '11  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath 

I  love  to  have  the  sabbath  come    . 

I  love  to  steal  awhile  away     . 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee  . 

Indulgent  God  to  thee  we  pray 

In  every  object  here  I  see 

In  every  trouble  sharp  and  strong  • 

In  God's  own  house  for  me  to  play 

Inepirer  and  hearer  of  prayer  » 


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In  the  bright  morn  of  life  when  youth 

In  this  happy  school  we  meet 

In  thy  great  name  O  Lord  we  come 

I  often  say  my  prayers    . 

I  sing  the  mighty  power  of  God 

I  thank,  the  goodness  and  the  grace 

It  IS  not  earthly  pleasure 

It  is  the  Lord  enthroned  in  light 

Jerusalem  my  happy  home     . 
Jesus  and  shall  it  ever  be 
Jesus  bids  me  seek  his  face    . 
Jesus  hail  enthroned  in  glory 
Jesus  i  my  cross  have  taken  . 
Jesus  kind  shepherd  of  the  sheep 
Jesus  Lord  we  look  to  thee    . 
Jesus  lover  of  my  soul    . 
Jesus  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord 
Jesus  that  condescending  King 
Jesus  thou  man  of  sorrows  born 
Jesus  underneath  thy  care 
Jesus  was  once  despised  and  low 
Jesus  who  knows  full  well 
Jesus  who  reigns  above  the  sky 
Joy  to  the  world  the  Lord  is  come 

Let  children  bless  the  Saviour's  name 
Let  children  that  would  fear  the  Lord 
Let  me  my  Saviour  and  my  God    . 
Let  the  beasts  their  breath  resign  . 
Let  us  unite  to  bless  the  Lord 
Long  have  we  sa<  beneath  the  sound 
Lord  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing  . 
Lord  help  us  as  we  pray 
Lord  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 
Lord  I  am  young  thy  help  I  need  . 


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Lord  I  ascribe  it  to  thy  grace 
Lord  if  thou  thy  grace  impart 
Lord  I  have  dared  to  disobpj^. 
Lord  I  have  passed  another  day 
Lord  I  would  own  thy  tender  care 
Lord  of  hosts  how  lovely  fair 
Lord  renew  my  sinful  heart    . 
Lord  teach  a  httle  child  to  pray 
Lord  teach  a  sinful  child  to  pray 
Lord  teach  us  how  to  pray     . 
Lord  to  our  litde  round  of  years 
Lord  to  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes  . 
Lord  to  thy  mercy  seat  I  come 
Lord  we  are  spared  again  to  meet 
Lord  we  are  spared  and  yet  are  found 
Lord  we  esteem  the  favour  great  . 
Love  divine  all  love  excelling 
Love  is  the  theme  of  saints  above 

Many  voices  seem  to  say 
Mark  the  soft  falling  snow     . 
May  I  love  thee  and  adore  thee     . 
May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour 
May  we  who  teach  the  rising  race 
Mercy  alone  can  meet  my  case     . 
Millions  there  are  on  heathen  ground 
Mom  amid  the  mountains     . 
Morning  breaks  upon  the  tomb 
Much  of  my  doubtful  life  is  gone   . 
My  days  my  weeks  my  months  my  years 
My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord  . 
My  drowsy  powers  why  sleep  ye  so 
My  Father  and  my  friend  to  thee  . 
My  Father  hear  the  humble  prayer 
My  God  permit  me  not  to  be 
My  God  permit  my  tongue    . 


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My  God  thy  boundless  love  I  praise 
My  heavenly  Father  I  confess 
My  Maker  and  my  King 
My  son  know  thou  the  Lord . 
My  soul  be  on  thy  guard 

Nor  eye  has  seen  nor  ear  has  heard 
Not  all  tlie  blood,  of  beasts     . 
Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth 
Now  be  the  gospel  banner     . 
Now  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood 
Now  may  the  gospel's  conquering  power 
Now  that  my  journey's  just  begun 


O  blessed  souls  are  they 

O  could  1  find  from  day  to  day 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness 

O'er  the  realms  of  pagan  darkness 

Of  Jesus  and  his  cross  I  sing  . 

O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God 

O  for  a  heart  to  feel 

O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God 

O  for  an  overcoming  faith 

O  for  the  death  of  those  . 

Oft  as  the  bell  with  solemn  toll 

O  God  of  Abraham  hear 

O  God  of  sovereign  grace 

O  God  the  sovereign  of  the  skies 

O  how  divine  how  sweet  the  joy 

O  Jesus  dehght  of  my  soul 

O  Lord  a  httle  child  appears  . 

O  Lord  encouraged  by  thy  grace 

One  there  is  above  all  others  , 

On  the  beams  of  early  morn  . 

O  Sun  of  righteousness  arise  . 

O  that  I  could  repent 


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PASB 

O  that  I  knew  the  secret  place       .        .        .78 

O  that  it  were  my  chief  dehght      .        .        .  172 

that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways  .        .  122 

O  thou  my  life  my  joy 17 

O  thou  that  hearest  when  sinners  cry  .  .  65 
O  thou  the  helpless  orphan's  hope  .  .  .  158 
O  'tis  a  folly  and  a  crime  ....  164 
O  'tis  a  lovely  thing  for  youth  .  .  .  170 
Our  days  alas  our  mortal  days        .        .        .  241 

Our  evil  actfons  spring 167 

Our  Father  in  heaven 115 

Our  Father  in  heaven  thou  madest  the  earth  162 
Our  heavenly  Father  hear  .  .  .  .114 
Our  life  is  ever  on  the  wing  ....  241 
O  where  shall  rest  be  found    .       .        .        .    85 

Pleasing  spring  again  is  here  ....  256 
Poor  and  needy  though  I  be  .  .  .  .14 
Praised  be  the  Lord  that  love  is  shed  .  .  126 
Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire  .  .  .111 
Prostrate  dear  Jesus  at  thy  feet      .        .        .62 

Rejoice  rejoice  the  promised  time  is  coming  228 
Religion  is  the  chief  concern  .  .  .  .72 
Remember  thy  Creator  now  ....  140 
Return  my  roving  heart  return  .  .  .  224 
Return  O  wanderer  return  ....  105 
Rise  my  soul  and  stretch  thy  wings  .  .  286 
Rock  of  ages  cleft  for  me       .        .        .        .    37 


Safely  through  another  week 
Saviour  breathe  an  evening  blessing 
Saviour  like  a  shepherd  lead  us 
Saviour  may  a  little  child 
Saviour  source  of  every  blessing    . 
Saviour  visit  thy  plantation    . 


206 
250 
161 
151 
130 
233 


INDEX  OF  FIUST  LINES. 


317 


Saviour  who  thy  flock  art  feeding 
Say  sinner  hath  a  voice  within 
See  how  rude  winter's  icy  hand 
See  Israel's  gentle  shepherd  stand 
See  the  eternal  Judge  descending 
See  the  leaves  around  us  falling 
See  the  shadows  thickly  stealing 
Shall  we  go  on  to  sin 
Shepherd  of  thy  little  flock     . 
Show  pity  Lord  O  Lord  forgive 
Since  Jesus  loves  to  hear  his  praise 
Sinners  hear  for  God  hath  spoken 
Sinners  turn  why  will  ye  die  . 
So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express     . 
Sons  of  men  behold  from  far  . 
Soon  as  I  heard  my  Father  say 
Soon  as  my  youthful  lips  can  speak 
Sovereign  of  all  the  worlds  above  . 
Sovereign  of  worlds  display  thy  power 
Strive  for  the  way  is  strait 
Submissive  to  thy  will  my  God 
Suffer  me  to  come  to  Jesus    . 
Sweet  is  the  task  O  Lord 
Sweet  is  the  work  my  God  my  King 
Sweet  the  moments  rich  in  blessing 
Swell  the  anthem  raise  the  song    . 
Swift  as  my  fleeting  days  decline  . 
Swift  as  the  winged  arrow  flies 

Teacher  divine  we  bow  the  knee  . 
Teach  me  Lord  thy  name  to  know 
Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days 
Ten  thousand  different  flowers 
That  awful  hour  will  soon  appear . 
The  day  is  past  and  gone 
The  light  of  sabbath  eve 


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INDEX  OF  FIBST  IIITES. 


The  lilies  of  the  field      .... 

The  Lord  hath  kept  me  through  the  night 

The  Lord  my  shepherd  is 

The  Lord  of  earth  and  sky    . 

The  Lord  will  come  the  earth  shall  quake 

The  mellow  eve  is  gliding 

The  moment  a  sinner  believes 

The  moments  fly  a  minute's  gone  . 

The  morning  bright 

The  morning  sky  is  bright  and  clear 

The  pearl  that  worldlings  covet     . 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 

There  is  a  glorious  world  of  light . 

There  is  a  land  above     . 

There  is  an  hour  when  I  must  die 

There  is  a  path  that  leads  to  God  . 

There  is  beyond  the  sky 

The  rose  but  yet  unblown  may  lie 

The  rosy  light  is  dawning 

The  Sabbath  morn  is  breaking 

The  Saviour  calls  let  every  ear 

The  summer  harvest  spreads  the  field 

The  sun  that  lights  the  world  shall  fade 

Thine  earthly  sabbaths  Lord  we  love 

This  is  a  precious  book  indeed 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made 

This  is  the  day  when  Christ  arose 

This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

Those  children  who  a  promise  give 

Thou  art  the  way  to  thee  alone     . 

Though  I  am  young  J  have  a  soul 

Thou  guardian  of  our  youthful  days 

Through  all  the  downward  tracts  of  time 

Through  the  day  thy  love  has  spared  us 

Thus  saith  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  . 

Thus  saith  the  wisdom  of  the  Lord 


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319 


Thy  works  proclaim  thy  glory  Lord 
'Tis  a  point  I  long  to  know    . 
Tis  but  a  short  uncertain  space     . 
'Tis  finished  so  the  Saviour  cried  . 
'Tis  God  who  makes  the  sun  to  know 
'Tis  religion  that  can  give 
'Tis  sweet  to  rest  in  lively  hope     . 
To  dwell  with  sinners  here  below 
To  Jesus  the  crown  of  my  hope     . 
To  thee  O  blessed  Saviour 
To  thy  temple  I  repair    . 
'Twas  for  my  sins  my  dearest  Lord 

Up  to  thee  Almighty  Father  . 

We  are  but  young  yet  we  may  sing 
We  bring  no  glittering  treasures    . 
We  have  met  in  peace  together     . 
Welcome  sweet  day  of  rest    . 
We  've  passed  another  sabbath  day 
What  a  strange  and  wondrous  story 
What  can  an  infant  do  . 
What  cheering  words  are  these     . 
What  various  hindrances  we  meet 
When  a  foolish  thought  within 
When  at  thy  footstool  Lord  I  bend 
When  blooming  youth  is  snatched  away 
When  daily  I  kneel  down  to  pray  . 
When  death  appears  before  my  sight 
Whene'er  a  child  is  meek  and  mild 
Whene'er  I  take  my  walks  abroad 
When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view 
When  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
When  morning  comes  the  birds  arise 
When  my  cries  ascend  to  thee 
When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death 


320 


1NT1EX  or  FIRST  LINES. 


PAGS 

When  the  dark  and  heavy  cloud    .  260 

When  the  Redeemer  left  his  throne       .  .  147 
When  thou  my  righteous  Judge  shalt  come  .  280 

When  to  the  house  of  God  we  go  .        .  .  217 

Where  shall  I  be  when  I  shall  go  .        .  .  266 

Where  should  I  be  if  God  shouFd  say     .  .  282 

Where  two  or  three  with  sweet  accord  .  .  224 

While  each  wretched  heathen  nation    .  .51 

While  life  prolongs  its  precious  hght     .  .     53 

While  through  another  rolling  year       .  .  253 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun     .  254 

Whither  but  to  thee  O  Lord  .        .        .  -157 

Who  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise      .  .     70 

Who  would  not  join  the  fervent  cry       .  .  107 

Why  did  the  Son  of  God  come  down    .  .     39 
Why  should  cold  or  stormy  weather      .      ■  .  221 

Why  should  we  spend  our  youthful  days  .  165 

With  humble  heart  and  tongue      .        •  .76 

Within  these  walls  be  peace^ .        .        .  •  194 

Ye  that  in  his  courts  are  found      .        .  .    53 

Ye  tremblmg  souls  dismiss  your  fears   .  108 

Young  children  once  to  Jesus  came      .  .  150 


THE 


SHORTER   CATECHISM 


WESTMINSTER  ASSEMBLY. 


PHILADELPHIA: 
PRESBVTERIAN    BOARD  OF  PUBLICATIOW. 


THE 

SHORTER  CATECHISM. 


Q.  1.   What  is  the  chief  end  of  man? 

A.  Man's  chief   end   is  to  glorify  God, 

and  to  enjoy  him  forever. 

Q.  2.  What  rule  hath  God  given  to  direct 
us  huw  we  may  glorify  and  enjoy  him  ? 

A,  The  word  of  God,  which  n  contained 
in  the  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and  New  Tes- 
taments, is  the  only  rule  to  dir3Ct  us  how 
we  may  glorify  and  enjoy  him. 

Q.  3.  What  do  the  Scriptures  principally 
teach  ? 

A.  The  Scriptures  principally  teach  what 
man  is  to  believe  concerning  God,  and 
what  duty  God  requires  of  man. 

Q.  4.   What  is  God7 

A.  God  is  a  Spirit,  infinite,  eternal,  and 
unchangeable  in  his  being,  wisdom,  power, 
holiness,  justice,  goodness,  and  truth. 

Q-  5.  Are  there  more  Gods  than  one  ? 

A.  There  is  but  one  only,  the  living  and 
true  God. 

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4  THE    SHORTER   CATECHISM. 

Q.  6.  How  many  persons  are  there  in  the 
Godhead? 

Jl.  There  are  three  persons  in  the  God- 
head ;  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost;  and  these  three  are  one  God,  the 
same  in  substance,  equal  in  power  and 
^ory. 

Q.  7.   IVhat  are  the  decrees  of  God? 

A.  The  decrees  of  God  are  his  eternal 
purpose,  according  to  the  counsel  of  his 
will,  whereby,  for  his  own  glory,  he  hath 
fore-ordained  whatsoever  comes  to  pass. 

Q.  8.  Hoxjo  doth  God  execute  his  decrees? 

A.  God  executeth  his  decrees  in  the 
works  of  creation  and  providence. 

Q.  9.    What  is  the  work  of  creation? 

A.  The  work  of  creation  is  God's  making 
all  things  of  nothing,  by  the  word  of  his 
power,  in  the  space  of  six  days,  and  all 
very  good. 

Q.  10.  How  did  God  create  man? 

A.  God  created  man,  male  and  female, 
after  his  own  image,  in  knowledge,  right- 
eousness, and  holiness,  with  dominion  over 
the  creatures. 

Q.  11 .  }f7iat  are  God's  works  of  provi- 
denci ? 


THE    SHORTER   CATECHISM.  O 

A.  God's  works  of  providence  are,  his 
most  holy,  wise,  and  powerful  preserving 
and  governing  all  his  creatures,  and  all 
their  actions. 

Q.  12.  What  special  act  of  providence  did 
God  exercise  toward  man,  in  the  estate  wherein 
he  was  created? 

A.  When  God  had  created  man,  he  en- 
tered into  a  covenant  of  life  with  him,  upon 
condition  of  perfect  obedience ;  forbidding 
him  to  eat  of  the  tree  of  the  knowledge  of 
good  and  evil,  upon  the  pain  of  death. 

Q.  13.  Did  our  first  parents  continue  in 
the  estate  wherein  they  were  created  ? 

A.  Our  first  parents,  being  left  to  the 
freedom  of  their  own  will,  fell  from  the 
estate  wherein  they  were  created,  by  sin- 
ning against  God. 

Q.  14.    What  is  sin? 

A.  Sin  is  any  want  of  conformity  unto, 
or  transgression  of  the  law  of  God. 

Q.  15.  What  was  the  sm  tvhereby  our 
first  parents  fell  from  the  estate  wherein  they 
were  created? 

A.  The  sin  whereby  our  first  parents  fell 
from  the  estate  wherein  they  were  created. 
was  their  eating  the  forbidden  fruit. 


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Q.  16.  Did  all  mankind  fall  in  Adam''s 
first  transgression? 

A.  The  covenant  being  made  with  Adam, 
not  only  for  himself,  but  for  his  posterity; 
all  mankind,  descending  from  him  by  ordi- 
nary generation,  sinned  in  him,  and  fell  with 
him  in  his  first  transgression. 

Q.  17.  Into  what  estate  did  the  fall  bring 
mankind  ? 

A.  The  fall  brought  mankind  into  an 
estate  of  sin  and  misery. 

Q.  18.  Wherein  consists  the  sinfulness  of 
iJuit  estate  whereinto  man  fell  ? 

A.  The  sinfulness  of  that  estate  where- 
into man  fell,  consists  in  the  guilt  of  Adam's 
first  sin,  the  want  of  original  righteousness, 
and  the  corruption  of  his  whole  nature, 
which  is  commonly  called  original  sin,  to- 
gether with  all  actual  transgressions  which 
proceed  from  it. 

Q.  19.  What  is  the  misery  of  that  estate 
whereinto  man  fell? 

A.  All  mankind,  by  their  fall,  lost  com- 
munion with  God,  are  under  his  wrath  and 
curse,  and  so  made  liable  to  all  the  miseries 
in  this  life,  to  death  itself,  and  to  the  pains 
of  hell  for  ever. 


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Q.  20.  Did  God  leave  all  mankind  to 
perish  in  the  estate  of  sin  and  misery  ? 

A,  God  having,  out  of  his  mere  good 
pleasure,  from  all  eternity,  elected  some  to 
everlasting  life,  did  enter  into  a  covenant  of 
grace,  to  deliver  them  out  of  the  estate  of 
sin  and  misery,  and  to  bring  them  into  an 
estate  of  salvation,  by  a  Redeemer. 

Q.  21.  IVho  is  the  Redeemer  of  God's 
elect  7 

A.  The  only  Redeemer  of  God's  elect  is 
the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  vrho,  being  the 
eternal  Son  of  God,  became  man,  and  so 
was,  and  continueth  to  be  God  and  man,  in 
two  distinct  natures,  and  one  person  for 
ever. 

Q.  22.  How  did  Christy  being  the  Son  of 
God,  become  man  ? 

A.  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  became  man, 
by  taking  to  himself  a  true  body  and  a 
reasonable  soul ;  being  conceived  by  the 
power  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  in  the  womb  of 
tlie  virgin  Mary,  and  born  of  her,  yet  with- 
out sin. 

Q.  23.  What  offices  doth  Christ  execute  as 
our  Redeemer  ? 

A.  Christ,  as  our  Redeemer,  executeth 


8  THE    SHORTER    CarECHlSW, 

the  offices  of  a  prophet,  of  a  priest,  and  of 
a  king,  both  in  his  estate  of  humiliation  and 
exaltation. 

Q.  24.  How  doth  Christ  execute  the  office 
of  a  prophet  ? 

Ji.  Christ  executeth  the  office  of  a  pro- 
phet, in  revealing  to  us,  by  his  word  and 
Spirit,  the  will  of  God  for  our  salvation. 

Q.  25.  How  doth  Christ  execute  the  office 
of  a  priest  ? 

A.  Christ  executeth  the  office  of  a  priest, 
in  his  once  offering  up  of  himself  a  sacrificft 
to  satisfy  divine  justice,  and  reconcile  us  to 
God,  and  in  making  continual  intercession 
for  us. 

Q.  26.  How  doth  Christ  execute  the  offioi 
of  a  king  ? 

A.  Christ  executeth  the  office  of  a  king, 
in  subduing  us  to  himself,  in  ruling  and  de- 
fending us,  and  in  restraining  and  conquer- 
ing all  his  and  our  enemies. 

Q.  27.  Wherein  did  ClirisVs  huiuiliation 
consist  ? 

A.  Christ's  humiliation  consisted  in  his 
being  born,  and  that  in  a  low  condition, 
made  under  the  law,  undergoing  the  mise- 
ries of  this  life,  the  wrath  of  God,  and  the 


THE    SHORTER   CATECHISM.  9 

cursed  death  of  the  cross ;  in  being  buried, 
and  continuing  under  the  power  of  death 
for  a  time. 

Q.  28.  Wherein  consistetk  Chrises  exalta- 
tion ? 

A.  Christ's  exaltation  consisteth  in  his 
rising  again  from  the  dead  on  the  third  day, 
in  ascending  up  into  heaven,  in  sitting  at 
the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father,  and  in 
coming  to  judge  the  world  at  the  last  day. 

Q.  29.  How  are  we  made  partakers  of  tlit 
redemption  purcha.sed  by  Christ  ? 

A.  We  are  made  partakers  of  the  re- 
demption purchased  by  Christ,  by  the  ef- 
fectual application  of  it  to  us  by  his  Holy 
Spirit. 

Q.  30.  How  doth  the  Spirit  apply  to  us  thtt 
redemption  purchased  by  ChHst  7 

A.  The  Spirit  applieth  to  us  the  redemp- 
tion purchased  by  Christ,  by  working  faith 
in  us,  and  thereby  uniting  us  to  Christ  in 
our  effectual  calling. 

Q.  31.    What  IS  effectual  calling  ? 

A.  Effectual  calling  is  the  work  of  God's 
Spirit,  whereby,  convincing  us  of  our  sin 
and  misery,  enlightening  our  minds  in  the 
knowledge  of  Christ,    and   renewing  oiu 


10  THE    SHORTER    CATECHISM. 

wills,  he  doth  persuade  and  enable  us  to 
embrace  Jesus  Christ,  freely  offered  to  us  la 
the  gospel. 

Q.  32.  TVhat  benefits  do  they  thai  are  ejfcct- 
ually  called^  partake  of  in  this  life  ? 

A.  They  that  are  effectually  called,  do 
in  this  life  partake  of  justification,  adoption, 
and  sanctification,  and  the  several  benefits 
which  in  this  life  do  either  accompany  or 
flow  from  them. 

Q.  33.   Tf^at  is  justification? 

A.  Justification  is  an  act  of  God's  free 
grrace,  wherein  he  pardoneth  all  our  sins, 
and  accepteth  us  as  righteous  in  his  sight, 
only  for  the  righteousness  of  Christ,  im- 
puted to  us,  and  received  by  faith  alone. 

Q.  34.    What  is  adoption? 

A.  Adoption  is  an  act  of  God's  free  grace, 
whereby  we  are  received  into  the  number, 
and  have  a  right  to  all  the  privileges  of  the 
sons  of  God. 

Q.  35.    What  is  sanctification? 

A.  Sanctification  is  the  work  of  God's 
free  grace,  whereby  we  are  renewed  in  the 
whole  man  after  the  image  of  God,  and  are 
enabled  more  and  more  to  die  unto  siu,  and 
live  unto  righteousness. 


THE    SHORTER   CATECHISM.  H 

Q  36.  TJ^at  are  the  benefits  which  in  this 
life  do  accompany  or  floio  from  justification, 
adoption,  and  sanciification? 

A.  The  benefits  which  in  this  life  do  ac- 
company or  flow  from  justification,  adop- 
tion, and  sanctification,  are,  assurance  ot 
God's  love,  peace  of  conscience,  joy  m  the 
Holy  Ghost,  increase  of  grace,  and  perse- 
verance therein  to  the  end. 

Q.  37.  What  benefits  do  believers  receive 
from  Christ  at  death  ?  . 

d  The  souls  of  believers  are  at  their 
death  made  perfect  in  holiness,  and  do  im- 
mediately pass  into  glory;  and  their  bodies, 
being  still  united  to  Christ,  do  rest  in  their 
p-raves  till  the  resurrection. 

Q.  38.  What  benefits  do  believers  receive 
from  Christ  at  the  resurrection?  _ 

A,  At  the  resurrection,  believers  being 
raised  up  in  glory,  shall  be  openly  acknow- 
ledcred  and  acquitted  in  the  day  ot  judg- 
ment, and  made  perfectly  blessed  in  the  full 
enjoying  of  God  to  all  etermty. 

Q.  39.  What  is  the  duty  which  God  re- 
quireth  of  man  ?  •    ^i,      r 

A.  The  duty  which  God  requireth  of 
man  is,  obedience  to  his  revealed  will. 


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Q.  40.  IVhat  did  God  at  first  reveal  to  man 
for  the  rule  nf  his  obedience  ? 

A.  The  rule  which  God  at  first  revealed 
to  man  for  his  obedience  was  the  moral 
law. 

Q.  41.  Wherein  is  the  moral  law  summo/- 
rily  comprehended? 

A.  The  moral  law  is  summarily  compre" 
headed  in  the  ten  commandments. 

Q.  42.  JVhat  is  the  sum  of  the  ten  com 
mandments  ? 

A.  The  sum  of  the  ten  commandments 
is,  to  love  the  Lord  our  God,  with  all  oul 
heart,  with  all  our  soul,  with  all  our  strength, 
and  with  all  our  mind ;  and  our  neighbouf 
as  ourselves. 

Q.  43.  What  is  the  preface  to  the  ten  com- 
mandments  ? 

A.  The  preface  to  the  ten  commandments 
is  in  these  words,  /  am  the  Lord  thy  God^ 
which  have  brought  thct  out  of  the  land  of 
Egypt,  out  of  the  house  of  bondage. 

Q.  44.  What  doth  the  preface  to  the  teii 
commandments  teach  us  ? 

A.  The  preface  to  the  ten  command- 
ments teacheth  us,  that  because  God  is  the 
Lord,  and  our  God  and  Redeemer,  there- 


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fore  we  are  bound  to  keep  all  his  command- 
ments. 

Q.  45.   Wliich  is  the  first  commandment? 

A.  The  first  commandment  is,  Thuu  shalt 
have  no  other  gods  before  me. 

Q.  46.  What  is  required  in  the  first  com- 
mandmeni  ? 

J.  The  first  commandment  requireth  us 
to  know  and  acknowledge  God  to  be  the 
only  true  God,  and  our  God,  and  to  worship 
and  glorify  him  accordingly. 

Q.  47.  What  is  forbidden  in  the  first  com- 
mandment  ? 

A.  The  first  commandment  forbiddeth 
the  denying,  or  not  worshipping  and  glo- 
rifying the  true  God  as  God,  and  our 
God,  and  the  giving  of  that  worship  and 
glory  to  any  other  which  is  due  to  him 
alone. 

Q.  48.  What  are  we  specially  taught  by 
these  words^  "  before  we,"  in  the  first  com' 
mandment  7 

J.  These  words  "  before  me*''  in  the  first 
commandment,  teach  us,  that  God,  who 
seeth  all  things,  taketh  notice  of,  and  is 
much  displeased  with  the  sin  of  having  any 
other  God. 


14  THE    SHORTER    CATECHISM. 

Q.  49.   Which  is  the  second  commandment? 

A.  The  second  commandment  is,  Thou 
shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven  im- 
age^ or  any  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in 
heaven  above,  or  that  is  in  the  earth  beneath, 
or  that  is  in  the  water  under  the  earth.  Thou 
shalt  not  botv  down  thyself  to  them,  nor  servt 
them ;  for  I  the  Lord  thy  &od  am  a  jealous 
God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon 
the  children,  unto  the  third  and  fourth  genera^ 
tion  of  them  that  hate  me :  and  showing  merc-g 
unto  thousands  of  them  that  love  rue  and  keep 
my  coTiimandments. 

Q.  50.  What  is  required  in  the  second  corrtr 
niandment  ? 

A.  The  second  commandment  requireth 
the  receiving,  observing;,  and  keeping  pure 
and  entire,  all  such  religious  worship  and 
ordinances  as  God  hath  appointed  in  his 
word. 

Q.  51.  What  is  forbidden  in  the  second 
commandment? 

A.  The  second  commandment  forbiddeth 
the  worshipping  of  God  by  images,  or  any 
other  way  not  appointed  in  his  word. 

Q.  52.  What  art  the  reasons  an?icxtd  to 
the  second  commandment  ? 


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Ji.  The  reasons  annexed  to  the  second 
commandment  are,  God's  sovereignty  over 
us,  his  propriety  in  us,  and  the  zeal  he  hath 
to  his  own  worship. 

Q.  53.    Which  is  the  third  commandment  ? 

.d.  The  third  commandment  is,  Thou  shall 
not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in 
vain :  for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless 
that  taketh  his  name  in  vain. 

Q.  54.  WTiat  is  required  in  the  third  com- 
mandment ? 

./?.  The  third  commandment  requireth  thfl 
holy  and  reverent  use  of  God's  names,  titles, 
attributes,  ordinances,  word,  and  works. 

Q.  55,  What  is  forbidden  in  the  third  com- 
mandment  ? 

A.  The  third  commandment  forbiddeth 
all  profaning  or  abusing  of  any  thing  where- 
by God  maketh  himself  known. 

Q.  56.  What  is  the  reason  annexed  to  the 
third  commandment  ? 

A.  The  reason  annexed  to  the  third  com- 
mandment is,  that  however  the  breakers  of 
this  commandment  may  escape  punishment 
from  men,  yet  the  Lord  our  God  w^ill  not 
suffer  them  to  escape  his  righteous  judg- 
ment. 


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Q.  57.  Which  is  the  fourth  command' 
ment  ? 

A.  The  fourth  commandment  is,  JRem£m^ 
her  the  Sabbath  day  to  keep  it  holy.  Six  days 
shall  thou  labour  and  do  all  thy  loork :  hut 
the  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy 
God :  in  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any  work,  thouy 
nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter,  thy  rnan-ser- 
vant,  nor  thy  maid-servant,  nor  thy  cattle,  nor 
thy  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates :  for  in 
six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the 
$ea,  and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the 
tevcnth  day  :  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the 
Sabbath  day,  and  hallowed  it. 

Q.  58.  What  is  required  in  the  fourth  com- 
mandment ? 

A.  The  fourth  commandment  requireth 
the  keeping  holy  to  God  such  set  times  as 
he  hath  appointed  in  his  word,  expressly 
one  whole  day  in  seven,  to  be  a  holy  Sabbath 
»o  himself. 

Q.  59.  Which  day  of  the  seven  hath  God 
tppointed  to  be  the  weekly  Sabbath  ? 

A.  From  the  beginning  of  the  world  to 
the  resurrection  of  Christ,  God  appointed 
die  seventh  day  of  the  week  to  be  the  week- 
.y  Sabbath,  and  the  first  day  of  the  week 


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ever  since  to  continue  to  the  end  of  the 
world,  which  is  the  Christian  Sabbath. 

Q.  60.  How  is  the  Sabbath  to  be  sanc- 
tified? 

A.  The  Sabbath  is  to  be  sanctified  by  a 
holy  resting-  all  that  day,  even  from  such 
worldly  employments  and  recreations  as 
are  lawful  on  other  days,  and  spending  the 
whole  time  in  the  public  and  private  exer- 
cises of  God's  worship,  except  so  much  aa 
is  to  be  taken  up  in  the  works  of  necessity 
and  mercy. 

Q.  61.  What  is  forbidden  in  the  fourth 
cmmnandnient  ? 

A.  The  fourth  commandment  forbiddeth 
the  omission  or  careless  performance  of  the 
duties  required,  and  the  profaning*  the  day 
by  idleness,  or  doing  that  which  is  in  itself 
sinful,  or  by  unnecessary  thoughts,  words, 
or  works,  about  our  worldly  employments 
or  recreations. 

Q.  62.  What  are  the  reasons  annexed  to 
the  fourth  commandmefii  ? 

Jj.  The   reasons  annexed   to   the  fourth 

commandment  are,  God's  allowing  us  six 

days  of  the  week  for  our  own  employments, 

his  challenging  a  special  propriety  in  the 

2  * 


18  THE    SHORTER    CATECHISM. 

seventh,  his  own  example,  and  his  blessing 
the  Sabbath  day. 

Q.  63.   Which  is  the  fifth  commandment? 

A.  The  fifth  commandment  is,  Honour  thy 
father  and  thy  mother^  that  tliy  days  may  he 
long  upon  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God 
giveth  thee. 

Q.  64.  What  is  required  in  the  fifth  com^ 
mandnient  ? 

A.  The  fifth  commandment  requireth  the 
preserving  the  honour,  and  performing  the 
duties  belonging  to  every  one  in  their  seve- 
ral places  and  relations,  as  superiors,  infe- 
riors, or  equals. 

Q.  65.  What  is  forbidden  in  the  fifth  conh- 
mandment  ? 

A.  The  fifth  commandment  forbiddeth  the 
neglecting  of,  or  doing  any  thing  against  the 
honour  and  duty  which  belongeth  to  every 
one  in  their  several  places  and  relations. 

Q.  66.  What  is  tht  reason  amiexed  to  the 
fifth  commandment  7 

A.  The  reason  annexed  to  the  fifth  com- 
mandment is,  a  promise  of  long  life  and 
prosperity,  (as  far  as  it  shall  serve  for  God's 
glory  and  their  own  good,)  to  all  such  as 
keep  this  commandment. 


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Q.  67.   Which  is  the  sixth  commandment  ? 

A.  The  sixth  commandment  is,  Thou 
shah  not  kill. 

Q.  68.  IVhat  is  required  in  the  sixth  com- 
mandment ? 

A.  The  sixth  commandment  requireth 
all  lawful  endeavours  to  preserve  our  own 
life,  and  the  life  of  others. 

Q.  63.  IVhat  is  forbidden  in  the  sixth  com- 
mandment  ? 

A.  The  sixth  commandment  forbiddeth 
t^e  taking  away  of  our  ovvm  life,  or  the  life 
of  our  neighbour  unjustly,  or  whatsoever 
tendeth  thereunto. 

Q.  70.  Which  is  the  seventh  commands 
ment? 

A.  The  seventh  commandment  is,  Thou 
shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

Q.  71.  What  is  required  in  the  seventh 
covniMndriient  ? 

A.  The  seventh  commandment  required 
the  preservation  of  our  own  and  our  neigh- 
bour's chastity,  in  heart,  speech,  and  beha- 
viour. 

Q.  72.  What  is  forbidden  in  ilie  seventh 
commandment  ? 

A.  The    seventh    commandment   forbid' 


20  THE    SHORTER   CATECHISM. 

deth  all  unchaste  thoughts,  words,  and  ac- 
tions. 

Q.  73.  Which  is  the  eighth  command' 
meni  ? 

J.  The  eighth  commandment  is,  Thou 
shah  not  steal. 

Q.  74.  What  is  required  in  the  eighth  com" 
mandinent  ? 

A.  The  eighth  commandment  rtquireth 
the  lawful  procuring  and  furthering  the 
wealth  and  outward  estate  of  ourselves  and 
others. 

Q.  75.  What  is  forbidden  in  the  eighth 
commandment  ? 

A.  The  eighth  commandment  forbiddeth 
whatsoever  doth  or  may  unjustly  hinder  our 
own  or  our  neighbour's  wealth  or  outward 
estate. 

Q.  76.    Which  is  the  ninth  C07nmandment  ? 

Ji.  The  ninth  commandment  is,  Thou 
shall  nut  bear  false  ivitness  against  thy  neigh- 
bour. 

Q.  77.  l^^at  is  required  in  the  ninth  com- 
mandment ? 

J.  The  ninth  commandment  requireth 
the  maintaining  and  promoting  of  truth 
between  man  and  man,  and  of  our  own  and 


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our  neighbour's  good  name,  especially  in 
witness-bearing. 

Q.  78.  JVhat  is  forbidden  in  the  ninth  coth- 
mandmcnt  ? 

A.  The  ninth  commandment  forbiddeth 
whatsoever  is  prejudicial  to  truth,  or  inju- 
rious to  our  own,  or  our  neighbour's  good 
name. 

Q.  79.   Wfiich  is  the  tenth  commandment? 

A.  The  tenth  commandment  is.  Thou 
shall  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  house,  thou  shall 
not  covet  thy  neighbour'' s  wife,  nor  his  man-ser' 
vant,  nor  his  inaid'-servant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his 
ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is  thy  neighbour's. 

Q.  80.  What  is  required  in  the  tenth  conw 
tjiandment  ? 

A.  The  tenth  commandment  requireth 
full  contentment  with  our  own  condition, 
with  a  right  and  charitable  frame  of  spirit 
toward  our  neighbour,  and  all  that  is  his. 

Q.  8 1 .  What  is  forbidden  in  the  tenth  com" 
mandment  ? 

A.  The  tenth  commandment  forbiddeth 
all  discontentment  with  our  own  estate, 
envying  or  grieving  at  the  good  of  our  neigh- 
bour, and  all  inordinate  motions  and  aflec 
tions  to  any  thing  that  is  his. 


22  THE    SHORTER   CATEChlSM. 

Q.  82.  Is  any  man  able  perfectly  to  keep 
the  commandments  of  God  ? 

A.  No  mere  man,  since  the  fall,  is  able 
in  this  lite,  perfectly  to  Iceep  the  command- 
ments of  God,  but  doth  daily  break  them  in 
thoug-ht,  word,  and  deed. 

Q.  83.  Are  all  transgressions  of  tlie  hew 
equally  heinous  ? 

A.  Some  sins  in  themselves,  and  by  rea- 
son of  several  aggravations,  are  more  hei- 
nous in  the  sight  of  God  than  others. 

Q.  84.   TVhat  doth  every  sin  deserve  ? 

A.  Every  sin  deserveth  God's  wrath  and 
eurse,  both  in  this  life,  and  that  which  is  to 
come. 

Q.  85.  What  doth  God  require  of  us^  that 
we  may  escape  his  wrath  and  curse  due  to  us 
for  sin? 

A.  To  escape  the  wrath  and  curse  of 
God  due  to  us  for  sin,  God  requireth  of  us 
faith  in  Jesus  Christ,  repentance  unto  life, 
with  the  diligent  use  of  all  the  outward 
means  whereby  Christ  communicate th  to 
us  the  benefits  of  redemption. 

Q.  86.    What  is  faith  in  Jesus  Christ  ? 

A.  Faith  in  Jesus  Christ  is  a  saviitg 
grace,  whereby  we  receive  and  rest  upon 


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him  alone  for  salvation,  as  he  is  offered  to 
us  in  the  gospel. 

Q.  87.   What  is  repentance  unto  life? 

A.  Repentance  unto  life  is  a  saving  grace, 
whereby  a  sinner,  out  of  a  true  sense  of  his 
sin,  ai^d  apprehension  of  the  mercy  of  God 
in  Christ,  doth,  with  grief  and  hatred  of  his 
sin,  turn  from  it  unto  God,  with  full  purpose 
of,  and  endeavour  after  new  obedience. 

Q.  88.  What  are  the  outward  and  ordinary 
means  whereby  Christ  communicateth  to  us 
the  benefits  of  redemption  ? 

A.  The  outward  and  ordinary  means, 
whereby  Christ  communicateth  to  us  the 
benefits  of  redemption  are,  his  ordinances, 
especially  the  word,  sacraments,  and  prayer ; 
all  which  are  made  effectual  to  the  elect  for 
salvation. 

Q.  89.  How  is  the  word  made  effectual  to 
salvation  ? 

A.  The  Spirit  of  God  maketh  the  reading, 
but  especially  the  preaching  of  the  word,  an 
effectual  means  of  convincing  and  converting 
sinners,  and  of  building  them  up  in  holiness 
and  comfort,  through  faith  unto  salvation. 

Q.  90.  How  is  the  word  to  be  read  and 
Iieard,  thai  it  may  become  effectual  to  salvation? 


21  THE    SHORTER   CATECHISM. 

A.  That  the  word  may  become  effectual 
to  salvation,  we  must  attend  thereunto  with 
diligence,  preparation,  and  prayer ;  receive  it 
with  faith  and  love,  lay  it  up  in  our  hearts, 
and  practise  it  in  our  lives. 

Q.  91.  How  do  the  sacraments  become  effect" 
ual  means  of  salvation  ? 

A.  The  sacraments  become  effectual 
means  of  salvation,  not  from  any  virtue  in 
them,  or  in  him  that  doth  administer  them  ; 
but  only  by  the  blessing  of  Christ,  and  tho 
working  of  his  Spirit,  in  them  that  by  faith 
receive  them. 

Q.  92.   What  is  a  sacrament? 

A.  A  sacrament  is  a  holy  ordinance,  in- 
stituted by  Christ,  wherein,  by  sensible 
signs,  Christ  and  the  benefits  of  the  new 
covenant  are  represented,  sealed,  and  ap> 
plied  to  believers. 

Q.  93.  TVhich  are  the  sacraments  of  the 
New  Testament? 

A.  The  sacraments  of  the  New  Testament 
are,  baptism,  and  the  Lord's  supper. 

Q.  94.   What  is  baptism  ? 

Ji.  Baptism  is  a  sacrament,  wherein  the 
washing  with  water,  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 


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Ghost,  doth  sio^nify  and  seal  our  ingraftinff 
into  Christ,  and  partaking-  of  the  benefits  of 
the  covenant  of  grace,  and  our  engagement 
to  be  the  Lord's. 

Q.  95.  To  whom  is  baptism  to  he  admin- 
istered ? 

A.  Baptism  is  not  to  be  administered  to 
any  that  are  out  of  the  visible  church,  till 
they  profess  their  faith  in  Christ,  and  obe- 
dience to  him  ;  but  the  infants  of  such  as 
are  members  of  the  visible  church,  are  lo  be 
baptized. 

Q.  96.    U^at  is  the  Lord's  supper? 

A.  The  Lord's  supper  is  a  sacrament^ 
wherein,  by  giving  and  receiving  bread  and 
wine,  according  to  Christ's  appointment,  his 
death  is  showed  forth,  and  the  worthy  receiv- 
ers are,  not  after  a  corporal  and  carnal  man- 
ner, but  by  faith,  made  partakers  of  his  body 
and  blood,  with  all  his  benefits,  to  their 
spiritual  nourishment,  and  growth  in  grace. 

Q.  97.  What  is  required  to  the  worthy  re- 
ceiving of  the  Lord''s  supper  ? 

A.  It  is  required  of  them  that  would 
worthily  partake  of  the  Lord's  supper,  that 
they  examine  themselves  of  their  knowledge 
to  discern  the  Lord's  body,  of  their  faith  to 


26  THE    SHORTER   CATECHISM. 

feed  upon  him,  of  their  repentance,  love,  and 
new  obedience;  lest,  coming  unworthily, 
they  eat  and  drink  judgment  to  themselves. 

Q.  98.    What  is  prayer? 

A.  Prayer  is  an  offering  up  of  our  desires 
unto  God,  for  things  agreeable  to  his  wiU, 
in  the  name  of  Christ,  with  confession  of 
our  sins,  and  thankful  acknowledgment  of 
his  mercies. 

Q.  99.  llliat  rule  hath  God  given  for  ova 
direction  in  prayer  ? 

A.  The  whole  word  of  God  is  of  use  to 
direct  us  in  prayer ;  but  the  special  rule  of 
direction  is  that  form  of  prayer,  which  Christ 
taught  his  disciples,  commonly  called,  Tht 
Lordh  prayer. 

Q .  100.  Wli  at  doth  the  preface  of  the  Lord^i 
prayer  teach  us  ? 

A.  The  preface  of  the  Lord's  prayer, 
which  is.  Our  father  which  art  in  heaven^ 
teacheth  us  to  draw  near  to  God,  with  all 
holy  reverence  and  confidence,  as  children 
to  a  father,  able  and  ready  to  help  us ;  and 
that  we  should  pray  with  and  for  others. 

Q.  101.  J^^at  do  we  pray  for  in  the  firsi 
petition  ? 

A.  In  the  first  petition,  which  is  Hallow- 


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ed  be  thy  iiame,  we  pray,  that  God  would  ena- 
ble us  and  others  to  glorify  him  in  all  that 
whereby  he  maketh  himself  knov/n,  and  that 
he  would  dispose  all  things  to  his  own  glory. 

Q.  102.  What  do  we  pray  for  in  the  second 
petition  ? 

A.  In  the  second  petition,  which  is,  Thy 
kingdom  come^  we  pray,  that  Satan's  king- 
dom may  be  destroyed,  and  that  the  kingdom 
of  grace  may  be  advanced,  ourselves  and 
others  brought  into  it,  and  kept  in  it,  and  that 
the  kingdom  of  glory  may  be  hastened. 

Q.  103.  What  do  we  pray  for  in  the  third 
petition  7 

A.  In  the  third  petition,  which  is,  Thy 
will  he  done  in  earthy  as  it  is  in  heaven,  we 
pray,  that  God,  by  his  grace,  would  make  us 
able  and  willing  to  know,  obey,  and  submit 
to  his  will  in  all  things,  as  the  angels  do  in 
heaven. 

Q.  104.  What  do  we  pray  for  in  the  fourth 
petition  ? 

A.  In  the  fourth  petition,  which  is,  Give 
us  this  day  our  daily  bread,  we  pray,  that  of 
God's  free  gift,  we  may  receive  a  competent 
portion  of  the  good  things  of  this  life,  and 
enjoy  his  blessing  with  them. 


28  THE    SHORTER   CATECHISM. 

Q.  105.  What  do  we  pray  for  in  the  fifth 
petition  ? 

A,  In  the  fifth  petition,  which  is,  And  for- 
give us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors^ 
we  pray,  that  God,  for  Christ's  sake,  would 
freely  pardon  all  our  sins  :  which  we  are  the 
rather  encouraged  to  ask,  because  by  his 
grace  we  are  enabled  from  the  heart  to  for- 
give others. 

Q.  lOG.  What  do  we  pray  for  in  the  sixth 
petition  ? 

A.  In  the  sixth  petition,  which  is.  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from 
evil,  we  pray,  that  God  would  either  keep 
us  from  being  tempted  to  sin,  or  support  and 
deliver  us  when  we  are  tempted. 

Q.  107.  What  doth  the  conclusion  of  ths 
Lord^s  prayer  teach  us  ? 

A.  The  conclusion  of  the  Lord's  prayer, 
which  is.  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  arid  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever,  Amen,  teach- 
eth  us  to  take  our  encouragement  in  prayer 
from  God  only,  and  in  our  prayers  to  praise 
him,  ascribing  kingdom,  power,  and  glory 
to  him.  And  in  testimony  of  our  desire,  and 
assurance  to  be  heard,  we  say,  Amen, 


29 


THE  LORD'S  PRAYER. 

Oi!R  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  Hallow- 
ed be  thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy 
will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  for- 
give us  our  debts,  as  we  forg-ive  our  debtors. 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver 
us  from  evil.  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and 
the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever.     Amen. 


THE  TEN  COMMANDMENTS. 

EXODUS  XX. 

God  spake  all  these  words,  saying,  I  am 
the  Lord  thy  God,  which  have  brought  thee 
out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out  of  the  house 
of  bondage. 

L  Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before 
me. 

n.  Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any 
graven  image,  or  any  likeness  of  any  thing 


30  THE    TEN    COMMANDMENTS. 

that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  that  is  in  the 
earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in  the  water  under 
the  earth  :  thou  shalt  not  bow  down  thyself 
to  them,  nor  serve  them  :  for  I  the  Lord  thy 
God  am  a  jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity 
of  the  fathers  upon  the  children  unto  the 
third  and  fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate 
me  ;  and  showing  mercy  unto  thousands  of 
them  that  love  me  and  keep  my  command- 
ments. 

III.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the 
Lord  thy  God  in  vain,  for  the  Lord  will  not 
hold  him  guiltless  that  taketh  his  name  in 
vain. 

IV.  Remember  the  Sabbath  day  to  keep 
it  holy.  Six  days  shalt  thou  labour,  and  do 
all  thy  work  :  but  the  seventh  day  is  the 
Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God :  in  it  thou 
shalt  not  do  any  work,  thou,  nor  thy  son, 
nor  thy  daughter,  thy  man-servant,  nor  thy 
maid-servant,  nor  thy  cattle,  nor  thy  stran. 
ger  that  is  within  thy  gates :  for  in  six  days 
the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea, 
and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the 
seventh  day :  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed 
the  Sabbath  day,  and  hallowed  it. 

V.  Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother, 


THE    CREED.  81 

that  thy  days  may  be  long  upon  the  land 
•which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

VI.  Thou  Shalt  not  kill. 

VII.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery, 

VIII.  Thou  Shalt  not  steal. 

IX.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness 
against  thy  neighbour. 

X.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's 
house,  thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour''9 
wife,  nor  his  man-servant,  nor  his  maid-ser- 
vant, nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing 
that  is  thy  neighbour's. 


THE  CREED. 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  father  Almighty, 
Maker  of  heaven  and  earth :  and  in  Jesus 
Christ,  his  only  Son,  our  Lord,  who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the 
virgin  Mary,  suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate, 
was  crucified,  dead  and  buried;  he  descend- 
ed into  hell  :*  the  third  day  he  arose  again 


*  Tbat  is,  He  continued  in  the  state  of  the  dead, 
and  under  the  power  of  deatli,  until  the  third  day. 


32  THE    CREED. 

from  the  dead;  he  ascended  into  heaven, 
and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father  Almighty;  from  thence  he  shall 
come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead.  I 
believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  the  holy  catho- 
lic church;  the  communion  of  saints;  the 
forgiveness  of  sins ;  the  resurrection  of  the 
body  ;  and  the  life  everlasting.     Amen. 


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